ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN position at University of Washington in Seattle

University of Washington is currently interviewing ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:04:05 GMT. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement...

ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN

Location: Seattle, Washington

Description: University of Washington is currently interviewing ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN right now, this position will be ordered in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursu! it of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Founded in 1899, the University of Washington School of Law is one of the nation’s top public law schools; it also enjoys strong private support for leading programs in Asian Law, Global Health, Law & Technology, Tax, and Environmental Law. Located in William H. Gates Hall, a new state-of-the-art facility in vibrant Seattle, the School of Law is also home to the Gates Public Service Scholars program and the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.

The UW School of Law has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant to the Dean.

The Assistant to the Dean oversees projects and performs high-level administrative duties for the Dean of the School of Law! . Responsible for the day to day calendaring and management of! contacts for the Dean, this position will work with highly confidential information and is responsible for maintaining an organized and professional office, and for prioritizing his/her own workload to meet a multiplicity of deadlines. The Assistant to the Dean will work with faculty, students and staff in the Law School and the University at large, as well as members of the broader legal community, including alumni, judges and other external constituencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represent the Dean within the College and campus community serve as liaison between Dean and other law school constituencies, relaying and gathering information regarding ongoing projects and assignments

Maintain Dean’s calendar. Direct the coordination and preparation of Dean’s travel arrangements

Review incoming correspondence, take action or otherwise insure completion of requests, and maintain communication links between the Dean and others

Make d! ecisions, advise and answer questions based on knowledge of the Dean’s views, preferences and actions on numerous administrative issues. Routinely compose formal and informal correspondence on behalf of the Dean

Define scope, conduct research, analyze and prepare information, reports, correspondence, and other materials for use by the Dean, Associate Deans and other senior staff members. Materials are often of a confidential nature; sensitivity, accuracy, and timeliness are critical to such information

Interact directly with the Offices of the President, Provost, Vice Provost and University Departments to gather information, as well as acts as a resource for their inquiries and requests

Coordinate high-profile meetings; develop program agendas, invite faculty participation, coordinate with various colleges or administrative units on campus, develop and disseminate program information to participants and invitees. Representative meetings include ! Board of Deans, Executive Committee, and Dean’s Staff meetings
Work closely with Manager and Assistant to the Associate Deans to maintain continuity of Dean’s office leadership while the Dean is away

Manage Dean’s expense reporting including using knowledge of UW budget systems

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current University of Washington employee
• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of five years of experience providing executive level administrative support
• Advanced knowledge and experience with word-processing, presentation, spreadsheet, email and calendaring software
• Excellent oral and written communications ability including the ability to prepare draft documents as required
• Must work independently and well under pressure, with tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Discretion and ability to work with sensitive issues in a confidential, professional manner is required
• Ability to work independently and professionally under the pressure of fre! quent deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and display flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks or special projects
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse community

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:

• Experience working in a law school
• Experience working in higher education or knowledge of academic personnel policies
• UW fiscal knowledge

Condition of Employment:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment, limited recruitment assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional inf! ormation that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s)! will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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This position will be started on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:04:05 GMT

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