Dean College of Law

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Strategic thinking","Collaboration"]

Seeking a dynamic Christian leader to become the inaugural Dean of the Grand Canyon University College of Law. This role provides vision, strategic direction, and operational excellence across accreditation, academic planning, faculty recruitment, and program review, with a focus on ABA accreditation, faith integration, and growth of the law school within a large, private Christian university.

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Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University
3 months ago

Dean College of Law

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Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic Christian leader to become the inaugural Dean of the Grand Canyon University College of Law. This role provides vision, strategic direction, and operational excellence across accreditation, academic planning, faculty recruitment, and program review, with a focus on ABA accreditation, faith integration, and growth of the law school within a large, private Christian university.
Location: Phoenix
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide vision and strategic direction for the College of Law, including program development, expansion, and long-term growth
  • •Lead initiatives that enhance the impact of law graduates grounded in Christian faith
  • •Identify opportunities to scale programs effectively while maintaining academic rigor and operational excellence leading to high Bar Exam pass rates
  • •Drive innovation in legal education, including experiential learning, partnerships, and workforce alignment
  • •Lead and oversee all efforts to achieve and maintain ABA accreditation, serving as the primary liaison for accreditation processes

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid HolidaysTuition DiscountFree ParkingGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited institution
  • •Experience in higher education teaching, law practice, scholarship, and/or administration
  • •Significant (10+ years desired), documented, legal experience and/or leadership roles
  • •Ability and experience leading at operational and strategic levels
  • •Passion to share your Christian faith as a leader and educator
Experience:10+ yearsHigher educationLaw
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Company Brief

Grand Canyon University
Private Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across on-campus and online formats, with notable colleges in business, education, nursing, health sciences, and liberal arts.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Phoenix, United States
Founded: 1949
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