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Title: Assistant Dean of Experiential Education

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon University School of Law

Location: Elon - Greensboro Campus

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean of Experiential Education reports to the Dean and is responsible for the overall direction, performance, growth, implementation, and assessment of the Residency-in-Practice Program (“Residency”). The Assistant Dean also works closely with the law school’s Vice Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and Assistant Dean of Career and Student Development on the administration of the Residency. The Assistant Dean will also oversee law school externships, in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

J.D. degree or its equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

Some experience working in education or with law students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook, as well as comfort working with data.

Job Duties

• Essential Functions
  • In conjunction with the law school leadership and the faculty, develop and implement a vision for the Residency program, particularly as the law school grows its dual-campus model.
  • Oversee administration of the Residency program. Identify, select, train, and work with site supervisors. Must build strong relationships with site supervisors and manage their expectations about the program.
  • Facilitate site applications to the program. Connect students with their placements. Travel to placements is expected.
  • Work with staff from the Office of Career and Student Development to administer the match program for judicial and general residencies.
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly improve residency materials, including a shell course for faculty supervisors.
  • Cultivate relationships with students about residency experiences. Meet with students to advise about their residency experiences and desired outcomes.
  • Design and deliver the Residency Bootcamp twice a year (Winter and Spring). Develop and deliver informational workshops to 1Ls about the Residency process.
  • Collaborate with the Law School Director of Communications and Marketing to plan, organize, and produce web and print-based marketing materials and social media communications about the Residency program.
  • Manage the procedures, data collection, and technology for the Residency program, including innovations to make the program more efficient and effective.
  • Develop new policies and procedures for the administration of the Residency. Oversee compliance with relevant ABA Standards for experiential education.