"Assistant Dean, Law Admissions"

Job Details

Title: Assistant Dean, Law Admissions

Department Org: Admissions-Law - 102180

Employee Classification: FM - Senior Administrative

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for an Assistant Dean, Law Admissions. This is a 12-month non-tenure track faculty administrative position. The Assistant Dean, Law Admissions, is a key member of the Admissions team and is involved in all aspects of admissions and outreach operations. This position is responsible for all administrative aspects of the JD application process. This role is responsible for ensuring that admissions, recruitment, outreach, and matriculation events are effective and consistent with the mission of the law school and the University. The Assistant Dean, Law Admissions works in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, to ensure the highest quality experience for prospective law students.

The University of Toledo is a comprehensive metropolitan public university with a $750+ million annual budget and graduate programs in Law, Medicine, Engineering, and Pharmacy, among others. The Toledo metropolitan area, with a population of over 650,000, is located on the Western shore of Lake Erie and boasts a world-class art museum, lively cultural scene, popular Triple-A baseball team, and a very affordable cost of living. Filling this position is subject to funding availability and approval of the Provost.

The University of Toledo College of Law welcomes applicants with diverse intellectual and academic viewpoints. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 24, 2025. Inquiries can be directed to Katie Carollo at katie.carollo@utoledo.edu.

Please provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and names of three reference contacts upon submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required qualifications include:
-J.D. Degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar (active or inactive status) or equivalency of education with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
-Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to interface with a range of constituents, including Law School students, faculty, staff, alumni, and University colleagues.
-Excellent administrative, counseling, and organizational skills.
-A demonstrated ability to think critically and analyze data.
-Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
-Strong leadership qualities, including the ability both to delegate and to execute, thereby leading by word and example.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Previous admissions experience in higher education, strongly preferred.
-At least three (3) years of senior-level leadership experience in a complex organization is strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.