Academic Affairs, Administrative Skills, Budget Management, Computer Networks, Computer Services, Decision Support, Establish Priorities, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, People Management, Revenue Forecasting, Strategic Planning, University/School Policies
The Assistant Dean for Administration & Chief of Staff at Seattle University School of Law is responsible for the oversight of administrative operations within the School of Law. This role provides strategic leadership and decision support to the Dean across administrative, financial, and operational matters.
Leadership and Administration
- Serve as liaison between the Dean and various internal and external constituencies, including university departments.
- Represent the Dean and School of Law in an ex-officio capacity on committees and special projects.
- Act as a key advisor to the Dean on institutional policies, procedures, and administrative practices.
- Provide leadership that fosters mutual respect among all constituencies of the school.
- Maintain awareness of key issues, priorities, and initiatives to support coordination.
Strategic Planning and Operations
- Serve as a standing member of the strategic planning committee and support implementation of initiatives that support the law schools strategic planning efforts.
- Work with senior staff to ensure compliance with school and university policies.
- Set administrative priorities across units and ensure effective execution of School of Law operations.
- Provide senior-level decision support to the Dean on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
- Provide oversight and prioritization of facilities needs in alignment with School of Law operational priorities.
Financial Leadership
- Lead financial planning, including operating budget development, revenue projections, and long-term forecasting in consultation with the Dean.
Institutional Coordination
- Serve as liaison with University Human Resources on employment-related matters.
- Serve as liaison to University Information Technology on long-term planning and services.
- Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure alignment of administrative functions with institutional priorities.
Staff Supervision
- Director of Network & Computer Services
- Executive Coordinator in the Deans Office
- Assistant to Associate Dean
- Shared supervision with Vice Dean for Academic Affairs