Dean of Law jobs in Albany, NY

Albany Law School seeks applications for its chief admissions officer. Reporting directly to the President and Dean of Albany Law School, the Assistant Dean of Admissions is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for the comprehensive data-driven enrollment management of all JD and residential LLM degree programs and will play a key role in development of flexible program options.

The Assistant Dean of Admissions provides leadership and strategic direction in Albany Law School’s efforts to attract, retain and onboard a talented, motivated and diverse student body. Major components of the position include annual enrollment forecasting and strategic planning, scholarship and pricing strategy, marketing and recruitment, evaluation of applications, and oversight of admissions operations and reporting. The Assistant Dean serves as a key ambassador advancing the mission, vision and values of Albany Law School.

Located in the heart of New York’s capital, Albany Law School is the oldest and highest ranked independent law school in North America, with more than 170 years of experience in legal education. Albany Law offers J.D. and LL.M. degrees, as well as fully online Masters, LL.M. and Advanced Certificate programs. Joint degrees programs are offered with partner schools including University at Albany, Albany Medical College, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Union College, The College of Saint Rose, and The Sage Colleges. Albany Law houses the oldest Government Law Center in the United States, the award-winning Edward P. Swyer Justice Center, the Center for Continuing Legal Education.

Albany Law has a tradition of preparing graduates for lives of remarkable accomplishment in law and related fields. It has been a stepping stone to the White House, seats on the U.S. Supreme Court, and innumerable distinguished careers in private practice, business, legal scholarship and public service. Notable alumni include: William McKinley, 25th President of the United States; Robert H. Jackson, Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice; Richard D. Parsons, Chairman, Citigroup; Kate Stoneman, first alumna and woman admitted to the New York State bar; James Campbell Matthews, first African American judge in New York State; and Thomas J. Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Governor of Iowa.

Albany Law School shares a 30-acre midtown campus with three other educational institutions and research facilities. Walkways and green spaces connect the School with The Sage Colleges, Albany Medical College, and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Together, the schools attract students from across the country and around the world whose diverse interests and backgrounds enrich the intellectual-and social-environment for all. Albany, the home of New York’s highest court, federal courts, and the state legislature, is a laboratory for the study of law. The Capital District is rich in history, government and culture and centrally located for easy access to New York City, Boston, Montreal and Philadelphia.

The Assistant Dean of Admissions candidates will possess:

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.

Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systematically marginalized groups.