Dean, St. Francis School of Law
Company: NALP (National Association for Law Placement) Grou
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
The newly appointed president of Baker College invites dynamic,
thoughtful, and innovative leaders to join the leadership team. The
new president's vision is ambitious, forward-thinking, and
dedicated to a Student-First philosophy. As a member of the
president's council, the Dean for Baker College's St. Francis
School of Law will provide system-wide strategic visionary
leadership and foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and
belonging that inspires students, faculty, and staff to flourish.
The Dean for the St. Francis School of Law, reporting to the
provost, has an exceptional opportunity to build the fully
accredited online law school. The dean will contribute to the
overall strategic direction of Baker College's St. Francis School
of Law and be a champion of academic excellence and be dedicated to
student success and the student experience. The new dean will
develop a comprehensive and proactive strategic plan for the School
of Law that meets the challenges of a highly competitive market and
aligns with the broader objectives of the college's strategic plan.
The dean will also lead, achieve, and maintain program
compliance/accreditation with regulatory and specialized program
accreditation standards, specifically the California Bar of
Examiners and the Distance Education Accreditation Commission.
Additionally, the dean should maintain and support professional
relationships within the legal community and represent St. Francis
School of Law to key constituencies to ensure advancement of the
law school's commitment to social justice, access to justice, and
equality before the law. St. Francis School of Law provides an
online JD degree program that combines a rigorous academic
environment and the highest-quality legal programs with flexibility
and convenience. Fully accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners
of the State Bar of California, St. Francis School of Law offers an
unmatched online legal education that prepares students to succeed.
The successful candidate will have a JD from a law school approved
by the American Bar Association or accredited by State Bar of
California committees and a law license in good standing even if no
longer active. It is preferred that the candidate has a current
California law license, five years of experience in higher
education reflecting increasing levels of responsibility, and three
years of experience in a leadership role. Baker is committed to
helping those who are dedicated to creating a better future for
themselves and the world around them. They're looking for
individuals who share a similar vision for their own lives. As a
Baker employee, you'll be making a difference every single day by
helping the next generation of professionals prepare for great
careers. Please visit for more information. Baker strives to be
exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by
working in communion with multiple levels of professional
representation throughout the college system. They are committed to
their initiatives to fully understand how to advance their levels
of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that
values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues
of diversity and inclusiveness. Please visit for more information.
A full position description can be viewed on our . How to Apply
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting Baker College in
this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials
should be directed to Greenwood/Asher & Associates. For a full
application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of
five references. Submission of application materials as PDF
attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted
with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists
are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Please
direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to: Jeremy
Duff, Vice President of Executive Search E-mail:
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com Kyle Pybus-Jerome, Senior Executive
Search Consultant E-mail: kylepybusjerome@greenwoodsearch.com Baker
College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with
a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide
opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic
information. Please visit our for more information.
Keywords: NALP (National Association for Law Placement) Grou, Newport Beach , Dean, St. Francis School of Law, Other , Newport Beach, California
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