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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Program Director 2 - STA015518 in Houston, Texas
Responsible for the operations of a large program or center at the university. Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.
- Oversees a large department, program or center.
- Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
- Hires and directs the activities of staff.
- Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
- Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
- Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
- Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
- Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
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Notes to Applicant :
The position works exclusively with law students to provide guidance on course selection as it relates to anticipated practice area s of law and opportunities upon graduation; counsels students on managing law school in relation to life demands; assists with professional development; assists with advising students before and during preparation for the bar licensing exam; and oversees many other training and academic support measures offered by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) .
Given the position's direct interactions with law students, a Juris Doctorate and bar licensure (any state) are required .
The position's primary responsibilities are as follows:
- Maintains a regular schedule of student appointments and advising sessions to advise students on academic policies, course selection , course loads, graduation and other academic endeavors.
- Develops and presents academic advisin g workshops and programs as needed .
- Manages student crises and emergencies , including working closely and collaboratively with faculty, staff, Law Center departments, and University of Houston administrative offices to help students navigate personal matters and implement temporary support measures/accommodations when needed .
- Collaborates with other Law Center departments in development of programs and advisement for students.
- Assists the leadership of Academic Affairs and OSA in dealing with students requiring special assistance .
- Serves as support (and on some occasions leadership) for the many student events hosted by OSA.
- Works with J.D., and on occasion LL.M., students on academic support and bar passage.
Given that this position is student-facing with a focus on professional and academic development and support, prior experience gained in a law firm, JD preferred position, or other legal position doing any of the following activities will be considered as job-related experience:
- Training , assisting , advising , supervising and mentoring junior attorneys;
- Preparing, h osting and/or delivering law student and/or junior attorney trainings and presentations;
- Conducting outreach to law students and/or junior attorneys;
- Delivering or a ssisting with law student and/or junior attorney mentoring, networking and recruiting events;
- Delivering or a ssisting with retention of law students and/or junior attorneys;
- Having passed the bar exam to become a licensed attorney, any advising, counseling or assistant with law students or junior attorneys in their sitting for the bar exam;
- Advising law students and/or junior attorneys in any capacity ;
- Counseling law students and/or junior attorneys during difficult situations ;
- Counseling and advising non lawyer clients; and
- Assisting with onboarding and orientation of new hires .
This search is coordinated by the ADSA office. In addition to the formal application made in response to this posting, applicants should send a short email to Assistant Dean Monica Mensah ( memensah@uh.edu ) expressing interest in the position with resume or curriculum vitae attached . Bachelors and 5 years experience
Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- May be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity