The Assistant Dean, Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Program, oversees the Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law program, managing internal academic components and external outreach efforts, and representing the program nationally and internationally. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in environmental law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Five or more years of experience in an environmental law or policy practice.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience, including overseeing staff or managing teams.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, alums, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey concepts clearly to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to make well-reasoned, timely decisions based on data and input from diverse sources.
- Proficient in environmental law and policy, with an understanding of current issues, trends, and best practices within the field.
- Highly capable of managing and overseeing complex, multifaceted projects while ensuring successful completion and adherence to goals and timelines.
- Strong editing and writing skills, particularly in drafting reports, proposals, and educational materials for both internal and external audiences.
- Superior public speaking and presentation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, actively promoting respect for diverse perspectives and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all individuals.
- Proficient in financial management, with the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while meeting program needs.
- Highly skilled in using office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online collaboration tools such as Google Drive and Zoom.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more
