Job Opportunities

Below are short descriptions of the current openings that the University of Minnesota Law School has to offer. To see the full descriptions, please follow the link after the short description, select if you're an External Applicant, Student, or Current U Employee, and then type in the job opening number at the top of the Search Jobs prompt. To view all available job postings at the university, please visit the University Job Board. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Executive Assistant to the Dean

The Executive Assistant to the Dean provides high-level administrative support to the Law School dean and the Dean’s Office. This full-time position reports directly to the Dean, has discretionary authority and responsibility for carrying out job functions on behalf of the Dean, and exercises independent judgment in prioritizing work and problem solving. The ideal candidate will approach work with vigor and determination, multitask like a pro, display impeccable professionalism and judgment, operate at a high level of autonomy, and anticipate a need before it arises.

Primary responsibilities include building and maintaining the Dean’s meeting and travel schedule, managing workflow and correspondence, and researching and preparing drafts on a variety of subjects. The Executive Assistant is also responsible for implementing and managing general operations within the Dean’s Office, including staffing, facilities, budget, and special events. The Dean’s Office is proud to serve a diverse population of faculty, students, staff, and alumni, and also interacts with a wide and varied group of internal and external constituents. The successful candidate will need to work well across these diverse communities.

If you are interested or know someone who may be, the full position description and application can be found on the University of Minnesota Employment website, Job ID 368747. Here are direct links for External Applicants and Internal Applicants.