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Assistant Director, Attorneys General Education Program & Civil Justice Academy Program

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Arlington, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Dec 16 2024

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Department : Antonin Scalia Law School

Classification : Public Relations & Mktg Spec 3

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Arlington, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Pay Band : 04

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted : Yes

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

The mission of the Law & Economics Center (LEC) is to serve as a nexus for research and education focused on economic analysis of the legal and public policy issues confronting policymakers. Since its inception in 1974, the LEC has recognized the importance of timely, relevant research finding to those who shape policy decisions. The LEC is committed to developing original, high-quality law and economics research and education programs that enhance economic understanding and provide a consistent, rational voice that bolsters today's policy discussions.

About the Position :

This position leads and manages the LEC's Attorneys General Education Program and Civil Justice Academy divisions (AGEP / Academy) with guidance from the Chairman, Executive Director, and Director of Operations. The Assistant Director will handle all activities related to the LEC's AGEP / Academy programs, which reach over 1,000 people annually. In this capacity, the Assistant Director plans and organizes the divisions' programs, manages the recruiting process to meet the established attendance goals, oversees the execution and management of program events onsite, in person, and online, and builds relationships with potential attendees, audience members, supporters, donors, and subject matter experts. This position serves as a primary point of contact for the AGEP Advisory Board and, with guidance from the senior leadership team, plan and manage board meetings. The Assistant Director will have supervisory responsibility over any coordinator and program assistant(s) assigned to the AGEP / Academy divisions and is responsible for operating the divisions within an established budget.

Responsibilities : Program Operations

Oversees the day-to-day operations and staff of the LEC's AGEP / Academy programs including managing each program's planning and logistics including creating program timelines and agendas, marketing to and recruiting of participants and speakers, managing speaker contracts, tracking program expenses, and creating and maintaining the c-vent site;
Provides on-line and on-site presence at programs at appropriate;
Works with LEC events staff to plan and execute programs;
Supervises program execution and gather all necessary information relevant to event success;
Coordinates lodging, transportation, catering, photographers, and av / sound with LEC event planner; and
Provides regular reports to Leadership Team on event metrics.

Program Development & Speaker / Faculty Recruitment

Plans and schedules AGEP / Academy programs and events;

Produces high quality program materials for participants such as brochures, readings, cases, etc. and ships all materials to program venues;

Works with LEC's leadership team to identify topics relevant to program audiences and designs programs around those audiences; and

Works with the LEC's leadership team to identify speakers and program faculty and manages recruitment of those speakers and faculty.

Marketing & Recruitment of Program Attendees

Develops and maintains relationships with a broad base of attorneys general, attorneys, and policy makers, their staffs, and their constituents;

Develops and executes recruiting communication plan for programs and events;

Leads active communication efforts, with both internal and external LEC constituents, to ensure education programs are well-attended; and

Conducts regular reviews of communication plan effectiveness and adjusts and updated as indicated by review.

AGEP Advisory Board Duties

Works with senior leadership team to plan advisory board meetings and agendas;

Manages advisory board meetings and related follow-up with advisory board members; and

Serves as primary point of contact to the advisory board.

Management of AGEP / Academy Staff

Assists in recruitment and hiring of program coordinator and program assistant(s);

Trains all new AGEP / Academy staff;

Manages AGEP / Academy staff performance to enhance both individual, program and overall organization success; and

Conducts performance reviews and provides regular performance feedback to all AGEP / Academy staff.

Database Management

Responsible for the integrity of the AGEP / Academy database information;

Oversees updates to and manages accuracy of the AGEP / Academy database information; and

Collaborates with other LEC divisions on best practices for LEC's database management.

Budget

Assists in the development of budget for AGEP / Academy events and programs;

Operates AGEP / Academy programs within budget;

Manages program reimbursements and payments;

Collaborates with leadership team in tracking and reporting of projected and actual expenditures, providing data as needed; and

Provides costs analyses as requested.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs other related duties that help the AGEP / Academy and LEC achieve their objectives and goals and / or support the overall mission of the LEC as determined by senior leadership.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;

Experience supervising staff;

Experience managing educational programs, events, and / or conferences and developing related materials;

Experience recruiting program, event, or conference attendees and speakers;

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including abilities to give presentation to large groups;

Demonstrated ability to interact in formal and informal educational settings with a variety of constituents;

Demonstrated ability to use a range of communication channels to target a variety of constituents;

Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills that indicate an ability to work independently, as well as part of a team;

Proficiency with Cvent or similar event management system;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; and

Ability to manage personnel.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with an educational institution or think-tank;

Experience working or engaging with attorneys and policymakers;

Experience managing / tracking a budget;

Knowledge of the powers and duties of federal and state attorneys general;

Familiarity with the application of economic principles to legal and public policy issues; and

Proficiency with WordPress or other content management system.

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Director, Attorneys General Education Program & Civil Justice Academy Program at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : December 16, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by : January 10, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

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