Assistant Dean for Student Services and Records

Overview

The Assistant Dean oversees all aspects of the Office of Student Services and Records for the Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center including, but not limited to, student advising and counseling, exam administration, student records (Registrar's Office), including Satisfactory Academic Progress reports and application amendments and other admission-related documents, registration, ADA Compliance regarding students, and issues of student conduct and safety. The Assistant Dean also facilitates communication between the students and the faculty and administration, and collaborates closely with the Registrar, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Center for Academic Excellence and Bar Success, Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar and Compliance offices.

Responsibilities

• Student Advising & Counseling: Be available to students seeking counsel and advice on issues including, but not limited to, disability, mental health, family/personal, stress, course selections and other academic issues. In addition to scheduled appointments, the Assistant Dean is expected to maintain availability for “walk-in” appointments to answer questions, solve problems, and address student concerns. Working closely with the other Associate and Assistant Deans and the Registrar, the Assistant Dean helps to identify students with academic concerns.

• Exam Administration: Coordinate all aspects of Touro Law Center final examination administration, including scheduling of proctors, arranging for accommodations for students with disabilities and exam conflicts, and enforcing important exam-related student deadlines. Supervise and work with the Exam Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, who arrange administration of all quizzes/assessments/midterm examinations for accommodated students.

• Student Organizations & Activities: Supervise and work with the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, who serves as the administrative liaison for all law student organizations, including the Student Bar Association.

• First year orientation: Supervise and work with the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, in organizing first year orientation. Supervise orientation.

• Assist in implementation of web-based student services delivery systems.

• Monitor Office of Student Services social media outlets (ie blog, Facebook account, Twitter account).

• Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs about class scheduling and implementation of academic policies.

• Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean for Administration to update the Student Handbook annually.

• Enforce academic discipline (probation and dismissal) in coordination with the Associate Deans and the academic support faculty and other administrators. The Assistant Dean for Student Services serves as the Chief Academic Integrity Officer.

• Serve on faculty and staff committees necessary for outreach and communication with students and student groups.

• Supervise the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, Registrar, Administrative Assistant, and Records Specialist.

• Other duties and assignments given by the Dean or Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Juris Doctor required.

• M.S. in Counseling

• MBA or M.S. in Business or Higher Education

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, & Canvas

Travel

• Minimal to attend conferences or meetings.

Working Conditions

• Extended periods of time of sitting at a computer and standing at events.

• Also requires communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty, and/or administrators.

Maximum Salary

USD $136,627.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $109,301.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip

ID 2026-13387

College TUNY - Touro Law Center

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Varies

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Administration

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US