University of Washington
DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL PATHWAYS PROGRAM
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
University of Washington DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL PATHWAYS PROGRAM Seattle, Washington Apply Now
Notes: 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.The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships.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 program seeks to unite students, faculty, staff, and the Tacoma community in law-related education, research, events, networking, and other programming that prepares students for success in law school and other law-related professions. A priority for this initiative is to contribute to enlarging the pathway into the legal professions for first-generation students.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.Allocating resources and managing the program budget.Overseeing day-to-day activities of the program.Preparing/presenting reports regarding program objectives and outcomes.
Program Development and Delivery - 15%
Designing and leading workshops and activities to prepare students for success in law school.Implementing and supporting law-related special projects and events.Collaborating with academic units on program delivery and assessment.
Community and Campus Outreach – 30%
Serving as a spokesperson and liaison of the program.Convening and supporting the Community Advisory Board.Promoting the advancement of the program through fundraising.Exploring ways to involve the local legal community.Developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies.
Student Support – 20%
Overseeing all pre-law advising and programs.Collaborating on the selection of faculty to teach TLAW 200.Mentoring students interested in legal pathways.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 diverse audiences.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. Your application will not be reviewed until all required assessments have been completed.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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Notes: 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.The University of Washington Tacoma
is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships.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 program seeks to unite students, faculty, staff, and the Tacoma community in law-related education, research, events, networking, and other programming that prepares students for success in law school and other law-related professions. A priority for this initiative is to contribute to enlarging the pathway into the legal professions for first-generation students.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.Allocating resources and managing the program budget.Overseeing day-to-day activities of the program.Preparing/presenting reports regarding program objectives and outcomes.
Program Development and Delivery - 15%
Designing and leading workshops and activities to prepare students for success in law school.Implementing and supporting law-related special projects and events.Collaborating with academic units on program delivery and assessment.
Community and Campus Outreach – 30%
Serving as a spokesperson and liaison of the program.Convening and supporting the Community Advisory Board.Promoting the advancement of the program through fundraising.Exploring ways to involve the local legal community.Developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies.
Student Support – 20%
Overseeing all pre-law advising and programs.Collaborating on the selection of faculty to teach TLAW 200.Mentoring students interested in legal pathways.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 diverse audiences.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. Your application will not be reviewed until all required assessments have been completed.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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