Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - School of LawLaw School

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will work in collaboration and partnership with university initiatives to develop and guide strategic initiatives in the Law School to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of programs and services to support students from groups historically underrepresented in law from recruitment through graduation.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with colleagues within the Law School, as well as those in other schools and campuses, and with university leadership to nurture a just, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture for the Law School’s diverse community of students, administration, faculty, and staff.

Required Qualifications

•J.D. from an accredited law school
•At least five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

•The ability to demonstrate sound skills and experience in the areas of program planning and implementation, supervision, advising, assessment, and evaluation.
•Vision, energy, strong organizational and leadership skills, proven experience in the creation and implementation of multicultural training and programming.
•Experience in strategic planning, especially in the realm of higher education.