Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging - 502334
University of Richmond

Job Info

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502334 - Reporting directly to the Dean of the Law School and working as a member of the Dean's senior leadership team, the Assistant Dean develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) within the University of Richmond Law School. The Assistant Dean will provide academic, social and cultural support for students from groups historically underrepresented in legal education and the legal profession as well as creating programs for all students, faculty and staff that highlight topics of DEIB in the Law School and in the legal profession. The Assistant Dean will serve as the Law School's representative in relevant University and community activities and groups and will serve as a thought partner to other DEIB professionals across campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic leadership

• Working as member of the Dean's senior leadership team, designs, implements and assesses school-wide programs, initiatives and approaches to reinforce DEI as core values throughout all aspects of the law school community.
• Advises on institutional responses to issues related to DEIB, coordinating with other DEIB leaders on campus and including acting as a spokesperson and strategic leader both internally and externally for the Law School.
• Develops, updates and reports on data and other monitoring tools to track the law school's progress in its DEIB efforts.
• Collaborates with law school communications team to increase awareness of DEIB policies, practices and programs.
• Develops partnerships with other DEIB leaders at the University and within the broader community to align, coordinate, and support efforts for impact.
• Brings and shares an equity-minded lens to policies, practices, and assessment to the Law School.

Programming and instructional support

• Assists in developing ongoing learning opportunities for students that will prepare them to serve effectively in a highly diverse society grappling with persistent racial, social and economic inequities.
• Plans, implements and assesses DEIB programming and training for law faculty and staff, including on topics such as anti-racist pedagogy, first-generation student success, gender inclusion and cultural competence.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and staff to enrich DEIB efforts in our curriculum, classrooms, and co-curricular programs and consults with individual faculty as requested.

Student advising and support

• In collaboration with the Dean of Students and other senior leaders, develops and implements multi-faceted support services, including orientation and pre-orientation programs, to enhance the academic and professional success of first-generation students and students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.
• Provides individual counseling and ongoing support to first-generation students and students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession, creating a seamless point of contact and connection from recruitment through graduation
• Mentors and supports the law student affinity groups.

Recruiting, admissions and pipeline programs

• Assists the Office of Admissions with outreach to and recruitment of underrepresented and historically marginalized students, including attending admissions-related events both on and off campus, and serving as an additional point of contact for underrepresented students during the admissions process.
• Collaborates with the Office of Admissions on student recruitment, including on pipeline initiatives.

External relations

• Serves as the Law School's representative in relevant University, community and professional activities and groups.
• Collaborates with the Director of Alumni Relations to enhance the law school's relationship and engagement with its alumni from underrepresented groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to envision, identify, develop, implement, and assess systems, policies, training and programs to foster a healthy and inclusive law school community.
• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and with a variety of constituents, establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines. Demonstrated ability to convey complex issues and objectives clearly and plainly, orally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong ability to collaborate in and across units.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. or advanced degree plus experience working in a law school or legal setting required.
• At least three years of legal practice, higher education or consulting experience, with substantial experience working in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in a law school or legal practice strongly preferred.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 9 (Hiring Range $68,671.00 to $94,423.00 annually)

COVID-19:

The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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