Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Duke Law School

About the role

The Duke University School of Law Office of Student Affairs is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to provide strategic leadership for programs, services, and initiatives that support the academic success, personal development, and overall student experience of Duke Law students. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, you will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive and engaging law school community while partnering with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and university colleagues. In this leadership position, you will oversee a broad portfolio that includes student engagement and leadership development, orientation, accessibility accommodations, student organizations, student advising, student conduct, commencement, wellness initiatives, and other student affairs programs. You will serve as a trusted resource for students while guiding efforts that foster community, belonging, professional growth, and student success throughout the law school experience. You will have the opportunity to lead major student programs and collaborate across Duke University to ensure students are supported both inside and outside the classroom. This role combines strategic planning, student advocacy, team leadership, program development, and operational management in support of the Law School's educational mission and commitment to student development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of student affairs programs and services that enhance student engagement, leadership development, personal growth, and overall student success.
• Direct major Law School programs and events, including LEAD Week orientation, commencement activities, mentoring programs, leadership retreats, Honor Week, International Week, Community Roundtable meetings, and other signature student experiences.
• Develop programming aligned with Duke Law School's Blueprint to LEAD (Lawyer Education and Development) initiative, incorporating its principles into student engagement and leadership programs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with student leaders, faculty, staff, alumni, university partners, and external constituencies to support a vibrant and connected student community.