ASST DIRECTOR LAW SCHOOL
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Number
8100504
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name LAW SCHOOL
Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)
Position Summary Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center dedicated to educating students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers and ethical advocates for justice and equity, and to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Students can expand their learning beyond the classroom through the Law School’s centers, institutes, and programs.
The Assistant Director supports three specific areas focused on providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings: the Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy, Center for Public Interest, and Pro Bono opportunities. This role provides comprehensive administrative and project management leadership and execution under the direction of center leaders and in collaboration with faculty and staff across the School of Law and the University.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide administrative oversight of Center programming and events for students, alumni, and other constituencies, including hosting competitions, CLE programs, conferences, lectures, and networking activities, and supporting programs such as the Advocacy Mentor Program.
Support the moot court, mock trial, and dispute resolution teams in trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, international arbitration, client counseling, negotiation, mediation, and transaction counseling. This includes planning and managing tryouts, supervising student workers, providing fiscal management, and overseeing the planning, execution, and assessment of annual competitions and tournaments.
Support budget stewardship for the Centers and allocation of funds for competitions, programs, and events. Prepare budgets for approval, and oversee processing of payments for registration, travel, hotel, and transportation for student and faculty participation in regional, national, and international advocacy competitions.
Help develop and execute integrated marketing and communication plans for the Centers in conjunction with Center leaders and Law School Communications. Oversee production of marketing materials related to Center initiatives, conferences and events.
Advise and inform students of curricular opportunities and identify additional opportunities for advocacy, public interest, and pro bono training, education, and competitions.
Assist the public interest committee and leader in implementing the law school’s pro bono policy, engaging with alumni and the Chicago community, and helping to implement public interest programming in collaboration with stakeholders.
Assist the Director of Advocacy in supervising coaches and adjunct faculty through policy development and implementation. Work with Center Director, faculty and staff to evaluate advocacy courses, adjunct faculty, coaches, and student needs.
Support the leaders of the Center for Public Interest and Center for Advocacy with the development and cultivation of alumni relations to advance each Center’s mission and enhance opportunities for students.
Serve on committees and represent the two centers at internal and external events, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the law school’s student experience and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Centers, pro bono opportunities, and Law School.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Juris Doctorate and 3–4 years of related experience with an excellent understanding of law curriculum, including the administrative aspects of course planning at Loyola.
Qualifications – Minimum
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in one-on-one and small group situations to students, alumni, clients, and employees.
Professionalism and confidentiality regarding all department data and correspondence.
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all employees, visitors, and students.
Qualifications – Preferred
Experience in legal education, training programs, or collaboration with bar associations.
Familiarity with moot court and mock trial competitions.
Public interest and pro bono focused legal experience.
Computer Skills Proficient in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, survey tools, and online tools for recording and lecture capture.
Other Information
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Required operation of university-owned vehicles: No
Direct animal or patient contact: No
Physical Demands: Repetitive motions
Working Conditions: Irregular hours
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per annum.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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Work Modality Fully In-Person
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name LAW SCHOOL
Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)
Position Summary Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center dedicated to educating students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers and ethical advocates for justice and equity, and to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. Students can expand their learning beyond the classroom through the Law School’s centers, institutes, and programs.
The Assistant Director supports three specific areas focused on providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings: the Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy, Center for Public Interest, and Pro Bono opportunities. This role provides comprehensive administrative and project management leadership and execution under the direction of center leaders and in collaboration with faculty and staff across the School of Law and the University.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide administrative oversight of Center programming and events for students, alumni, and other constituencies, including hosting competitions, CLE programs, conferences, lectures, and networking activities, and supporting programs such as the Advocacy Mentor Program.
Support the moot court, mock trial, and dispute resolution teams in trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, international arbitration, client counseling, negotiation, mediation, and transaction counseling. This includes planning and managing tryouts, supervising student workers, providing fiscal management, and overseeing the planning, execution, and assessment of annual competitions and tournaments.
Support budget stewardship for the Centers and allocation of funds for competitions, programs, and events. Prepare budgets for approval, and oversee processing of payments for registration, travel, hotel, and transportation for student and faculty participation in regional, national, and international advocacy competitions.
Help develop and execute integrated marketing and communication plans for the Centers in conjunction with Center leaders and Law School Communications. Oversee production of marketing materials related to Center initiatives, conferences and events.
Advise and inform students of curricular opportunities and identify additional opportunities for advocacy, public interest, and pro bono training, education, and competitions.
Assist the public interest committee and leader in implementing the law school’s pro bono policy, engaging with alumni and the Chicago community, and helping to implement public interest programming in collaboration with stakeholders.
Assist the Director of Advocacy in supervising coaches and adjunct faculty through policy development and implementation. Work with Center Director, faculty and staff to evaluate advocacy courses, adjunct faculty, coaches, and student needs.
Support the leaders of the Center for Public Interest and Center for Advocacy with the development and cultivation of alumni relations to advance each Center’s mission and enhance opportunities for students.
Serve on committees and represent the two centers at internal and external events, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the law school’s student experience and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Centers, pro bono opportunities, and Law School.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Juris Doctorate and 3–4 years of related experience with an excellent understanding of law curriculum, including the administrative aspects of course planning at Loyola.
Qualifications – Minimum
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in one-on-one and small group situations to students, alumni, clients, and employees.
Professionalism and confidentiality regarding all department data and correspondence.
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all employees, visitors, and students.
Qualifications – Preferred
Experience in legal education, training programs, or collaboration with bar associations.
Familiarity with moot court and mock trial competitions.
Public interest and pro bono focused legal experience.
Computer Skills Proficient in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, survey tools, and online tools for recording and lecture capture.
Other Information
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Required operation of university-owned vehicles: No
Direct animal or patient contact: No
Physical Demands: Repetitive motions
Working Conditions: Irregular hours
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per annum.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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