Dean of Law jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Dean of Law manages administrative functions of the college of law. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Law leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Law requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Law manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Law typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dean, School of Industrial Technology
  • SOWELA
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 494009
    Work type: Staff Full-Time
    Location: Lake Charles, LA
    Categories: Career and Technical Education, Technical

    College: SOWELA

    Department: Academic Affairs

    Sub department: School of Industrial Technology

    Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

    Duties and Responsibilities: These are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Other reasonable duties may be assigned.
    Leadership
    • Cooperate with other agencies to promote technical and community college education.
    • Adhere to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical and Community College faculty handbook.
    • Responsible for attending all commencement ceremonies.
    • Responsible for participating in local business and industry activities.
    • Develop clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes.
    • Responsible for student completion, placement, and retention rates, ensuring they meet standards of the applicable accrediting agencies.
    • Maintain a healthful, safe, and secure classroom and lab environment.
    • Request adequate equipment and supplies to support the programs.
    • Evaluate follow-up data from completers and employers to obtain information concerning program effectiveness and relevance to improve the quality of the programs where needed.
    • Promote an atmosphere of collegiality within and between the various schools, programs, and student support services.
    • Promote a culture of service to students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and community members.
    • Promote a culture of evidence that continuously strives to identify, collect and interpret data for more informed decision making.
    • Empower direct reports and create an atmosphere that is open to creative ideas for action and improvement.
    • Oversee the effective and efficient functioning of advisory committees for all academic programs.
    • Plan and implement a variety of systems and resources to assist faculty in their role as academic advisors.
    • Monitor the College’s strategic plan and ensures alignment with the school’s and the program’s Institutional Effectiveness plans.
    • Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining curriculum and programs that respond to community needs, prepare students for success, and meet the external requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges and other accrediting agencies.
    • Provide leadership for enhancing the visibility, enrollment, and resources of the College programs and the school assigned.
    • Represent the Academic Affairs division at college-wide, instructional, and community meetings.
    • If a program coordinator has a term of employment less than 12 months, the dean is responsible for oversight of the program(s).
    • Initiate personnel actions such as hiring, coaching, developing, evaluating, and disciplining. Prepare work schedules; assign or delegate responsibilities. Monitor payroll and timesheets. Set deadlines to ensure completion of the school’s functions.
    • Responsible for planning, controlling, communicating and implementing procedures and processes for the overall efficient operations of the school.
    • Perform other work as required.

    Personnel
    • Direct the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of candidates who meet appropriate credentialing standards for program coordinator, as well as full-time and adjunct faculty positions.
    • Determine the eligibility and verify the credentials of faculty to teach in the various content areas supervised.
    • Coordinate the orientation and mentoring of new faculty.
    • Supervise and facilitate the needs of instructional staff in accordance with institutional policies, regulations, and procedures.
    • Facilitate participation in professional development activities for faculty in the school assigned.

    Curriculum
    • Coordinate and supervise the curriculum development process in each of the programs which constitute the school assigned.
    • Promote the development of innovative instructional methodologies that enhance student success.
    • Collaborate with appropriate colleagues at regional colleges/universities to promote transfer and articulation.

    Evaluation
    • Make recommendations for retention, promotion, and termination of faculty.
    • Conduct annual evaluation of direct reports in accordance with college policies and procedures.
    • Oversee the annual evaluations of all employees in the school assigned.
    • Provide conflict resolution for appropriate personnel.
    • Engage program coordinators and faculty in the development and evaluation of program-level Institutional Effectiveness plans.
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of all academic offerings in the school assigned.
    Budget
    • Work with program coordinators and faculty to establish needs and priorities for school expenditures and growth.
    • Oversee the school’s budget and control expenditures within the parameters of approved budget practices.
    • Identify resources for the development of new programs and initiatives.
    • Ensure the maintenance, security, and annual inventory of equipment in the school assigned.
    • Direct the development and administration of budget as appropriate; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor, recommend, and/or approve expenditures.

    Student Issues
    • Participate in the resolution of student grievances.
    • In coordination with program coordinators, oversee final degree audits prior to submission to the Office of Enrollment Management.
    • Approve course substitution waivers upon recommendation of appropriate program coordinators.

    Organization
    • Monitor the maintenance of a current record of school/program syllabi, annual reports, faculty evaluations, faculty credentials, and student success data relevant for accreditation and state reporting purposes.
    • Participate in assigned committee activities.
    • Seek and manage alternative funding resources including donations, grants, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
    • Collaborate with fellow deans, program coordinators, faculty and student support staff in the development of grants.
    • Monitor course scheduling, faculty assignments, and calendars for academic affairs.
    • Coordinate assigned activities with program coordinators, other deans, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and with outside agencies and organizations.
    • Develop and present recommendations and reports as requested.
    • Carry out the overall day-to-day operational supervision of the assigned school.

    Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree.


    Required Experience: Three years of relevant industry-based experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Industrial Electrical, Industrial Instrumentation, Process Technology (Process Operator), Chemical Laboratory Technology (Lab Analyst), related field, or related higher education work experience.
    • One year of leadership experience in a higher education setting as a program coordinator, department chair, dean, or equivalent position.

    Required Licenses or Certifications:

    Preferred Education: • Master’s degree.

    Preferred Experience: • Teaching experience in a secondary or higher education setting.
    • Experience with accreditation.

    Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

    Advertised: 19 Jul 2023 Central Daylight Time
    Applications close:

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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Vinton, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Deridder, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Special Agent - Law Enforcement
  • FBI
  • Welsh, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Use your military and law enforcement background to become an FBI Special Agent! FBI Special Agents apply their professional expertise and unique skill sets to their work and role ever...
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Legal Assistant
  • Loftin Law Group, LLC
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our legal team and assist with var...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Office Manager/Bookkeeper
  • The Law Office of Brad A Guillory
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an Office Manager/Bookkeeper. The Office Manager/Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of the Firm, office management, financial, billing and accounting...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Westlake, LA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructor - Process Technology
  • Louisiana Community and Technical College System
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Instructor - Process Technology Job no: 494142 Work type: Faculty Full-Time Location: Lake Charles, LA Categories: Acade...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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In-home nanny wanted near starting fall.
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • In-home nanny wanted near 70620 for fall term. Must provide exceptional care and supervision for young ones. Create a sa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Iowa, LA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Coordinator High School International Student Prgm- Extra Income
  • Greenheart Exchange
  • West Orange, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Are you ready to embark on a journey that intertwines cultural exchange, community empow...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Animal Science
  • Mcneese State University
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Salary: $60,000.00 Annually Location : Lake Charles, LA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: MSU022024F99934 Division: Academ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Frontline - High School Intern
  • Sam's Club
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • What you'll do at Position Summary... Want to make a lot of people's day? Our Member Frontline Cashier Associates are th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Instructor - Sterile Processing
  • SOWELA Technical Community College
  • Jennings, LA
  • Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...
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