University of Washington
DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL PATHWAYS PROGRAM
University of Washington, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.Please note:
This position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. The Office of Community Partnerships has an outstanding opportunity for a
DIRECTOR
for the Legal Pathways program. The UW Tacoma Legal Pathways Program Director leads the Legal Pathways program, which was launched in 2019 to build and support law-related opportunities for UW Tacoma students. The Director will have primary responsibility for leading the program, implementing and assessing outcomes, and overseeing community and campus outreach efforts. The Director reports to the Assistant Chancellor for Community Partnerships.The Director will provide leadership for the Legal Pathways program with respect to the following activities:Program Leadership and Management – 35%
Identifying areas of strategic priority for the Legal Pathways program, and participate in campus strategic planning;Allocating resources and managing the program budget to ensure compliance and fiscally responsible practices;Overseeing day-to-day activities of the program;Prepare/present reports and presentations regarding program objectives, accomplishments, and assessment of outcomes.Program Development and Delivery - 15%
Designing and leading workshops and activities designed to prepare students for success in law school and other law-related professions;Implementing and supporting law-related special projects and events that serve the campus and community, especially students;Collaborating with academic units, faculty, and campus partners on program delivery, assessment, and strengthening of pre-law learning on the Tacoma campus.Community and Campus Outreach – 30%
Serving as a spokesperson and liaison of the program, working closely with campus and community partners;Convening and supporting the Community Advisory Board;Promoting the advancement of the program through fundraising, and student and alumni relations;Exploring ways to involve the local legal community in enhancing the pre-law learning experience of UW Tacoma students;Developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies utilizing various media and methods.Student Support – 20%
Overseeing all pre-law advising and programs;Collaborate on the selection of faculty to teach TLAW 200 and promote/advertise the course to all students;Serving as pre-law advisor and mentoring students interested in legal pathways for career or future studies;Supporting law-related student organizations.Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Juris Doctorate, political science, sociology, or a related field;3-5 years of experience in the legal field.Additional Requirements:
Experience in implementing and managing new programmatic initiatives;Experience in community engagement, preferably focusing on legal issues;A record of successful collaboration and effective public relations skills;Demonstrated success in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders;Project management skills including operations and budget oversight;Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.Desired:
3-5 years of experience within a higher education environment is preferred.Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.Please note:
This position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. The Office of Community Partnerships has an outstanding opportunity for a
DIRECTOR
for the Legal Pathways program. The UW Tacoma Legal Pathways Program Director leads the Legal Pathways program, which was launched in 2019 to build and support law-related opportunities for UW Tacoma students. The Director will have primary responsibility for leading the program, implementing and assessing outcomes, and overseeing community and campus outreach efforts. The Director reports to the Assistant Chancellor for Community Partnerships.The Director will provide leadership for the Legal Pathways program with respect to the following activities:Program Leadership and Management – 35%
Identifying areas of strategic priority for the Legal Pathways program, and participate in campus strategic planning;Allocating resources and managing the program budget to ensure compliance and fiscally responsible practices;Overseeing day-to-day activities of the program;Prepare/present reports and presentations regarding program objectives, accomplishments, and assessment of outcomes.Program Development and Delivery - 15%
Designing and leading workshops and activities designed to prepare students for success in law school and other law-related professions;Implementing and supporting law-related special projects and events that serve the campus and community, especially students;Collaborating with academic units, faculty, and campus partners on program delivery, assessment, and strengthening of pre-law learning on the Tacoma campus.Community and Campus Outreach – 30%
Serving as a spokesperson and liaison of the program, working closely with campus and community partners;Convening and supporting the Community Advisory Board;Promoting the advancement of the program through fundraising, and student and alumni relations;Exploring ways to involve the local legal community in enhancing the pre-law learning experience of UW Tacoma students;Developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies utilizing various media and methods.Student Support – 20%
Overseeing all pre-law advising and programs;Collaborate on the selection of faculty to teach TLAW 200 and promote/advertise the course to all students;Serving as pre-law advisor and mentoring students interested in legal pathways for career or future studies;Supporting law-related student organizations.Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree in Juris Doctorate, political science, sociology, or a related field;3-5 years of experience in the legal field.Additional Requirements:
Experience in implementing and managing new programmatic initiatives;Experience in community engagement, preferably focusing on legal issues;A record of successful collaboration and effective public relations skills;Demonstrated success in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders;Project management skills including operations and budget oversight;Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.Desired:
3-5 years of experience within a higher education environment is preferred.Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required
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