Senior Associate Dean - Academic Planning & Strategy

Rutgers University; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Senior Associate Dean for Academic Planning and Administration for the Office of the Dean, Rutgers Law School. This high-level role leads administration, academic planning, and policy development, coordinating with the Dean and Vice Deans across Newark and Camden campuses.

The position supervises the Director of New Programs to create non-JD revenue and aligns operations with the school’s mission, strategy, and governance. Hybrid work arrangement possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or a J.D. required.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in higher education academic administration.
• At least 8 years of increasing responsibility in a leadership or managerial role.
• Significant experience in academic management and administrative service within a higher education institution.
• Broad understanding of institutional policies and procedures relevant to professional education.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and policies related to the higher education academic setting.
• Familiarity with shared governance in higher education.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities, including crisis management.
• Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively with university faculty and administrators with various levels of authority.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic leader and change agent for administration and academic planning for the Dean’s Office.
• Supervise the Director of New Programs to build non-JD revenue programs.
• Coordinate work of faculty, staff, and other administrators across the law school.
• Advise the Dean, Vice Deans, and leadership on HR, budget, and policy matters.
• Oversee human resources, revenue generation, and budget initiatives.
• Support mission and strategy of Rutgers Law School.

Skills

Leadership

Higher education administration

Budget management

Communications

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree or J.D.

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Senior Associate Dean for Academic Planning and Administration for the Office of the Dean, Rutgers Law School. This high-level role leads administration, academic planning, and policy development, coordinating with the Dean and Vice Deans across Newark and Camden campuses.

The position supervises the Director of New Programs to create non-JD revenue and aligns operations with the school’s mission, strategy, and governance. Hybrid work arrangement possible.