Description
Department Description
The University of California, Davis, School of Law is a top tier US law school. Its mission is to provide legal research, education, and outreach. Its outstanding scholarly reputation, high rankings, small size, dedicated faculty of internationally renowned scholars, and uniquely supportive learning environment combine for an experience of legal education that is second to none for its students. The King Hall School of Law is consistently placed among the best in many rankings and other polls and is expected to continue its upward trajectory for years to come. The School of Law offers a three-year curriculum in the study of law and has a student body of approximately 600-650 degree-seeking candidates, 50+ faculty and lecturers, 70+ staff members. The School of Law staff work in a dynamic workplace and are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support to our legal community. In the pursuit of its strategic goals, the School of Law promotes a high degree of collaboration, innovation, and professional development opportunities among its staff. The Office of Externships helps facilitate student job placement in externships to help school of law students gain practical experience and fulfill necessary degree requirements.
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Assistant Dean of Career Services, the Director of Externships will have year-round responsibility for the ten current externship programs at the School of Law. Collaborate closely with faculty, externship site supervisors, and the Office of Career Services to develop and monitor placements. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Career Services and others, provide leadership, conceive strategies, manage budget, and deliver innovations to ensure optimal law student and program success. Counsel and support law students regarding externship opportunities, as well as academic and career planning. Develop and facilitate new and existing externship opportunities for the School of Law students. Ensure that King Hall's externship programs and curriculum comply with the ABA requirements for experiential education programs. Assist with conducting, refining, and developing other student support-related programs to meet developing needs. This position will hold a split appointment as a Unit 18 lecturer during the academic year. Non-Senate Instructional (Lecturers)
Month-long recruitment period. Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. This position can be filled prior to the apply by date.
Position Information
Apply by Date
06/26/2024
Salary Range
$72,300.00 - $131,100.00 /annual
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, Ca
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
- J.D. degree and Bar admission in California or another jurisdiction.
- Program management experience to work with full independence and flexibility to exercise good judgment under general consultative direction of upper management.
- Experience in program development to design, plan, implement, and evaluate programs in a university environment.
- Experience in strategic planning to formulate goals, monitor expenses, allocate resources and assess outcomes.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Analytical skills to gather and interpret data, identify trends, anticipate impacts, and implement proposals on policy and practices.
- Organizational skills to prioritize and complete tasks with immediate and conflicting deadlines and changes; and to multi-task while working on a myriad of complex projects with simultaneous or overlapping due dates and established deadlines.
- Problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Written and oral communication skills to prepare written reports, correspondence, proposals, program assessments, justifications, and to present information to individuals and groups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Experience working with students on externship or career placement, including broad knowledge of the different opportunities throughout the legal profession.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty and/or senior campus administrators to achieve organizational objectives.
- Professional legal experience working as an attorney.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Knowledge of University of California and UC Davis academic policies and procedures, and ABA requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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