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Program Director 2

University of Houston, Mathematics Department
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Job Description - Program Director 2 (STA015518)

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Organization

H0483 Student Services, Law

Description

Responsible for the operations of a large program or center at the university. Oversees staff, budgets, and projects.

  • 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.

Notes to Applicant

The position works exclusively with law students to provide guidance on course selection as it relates to anticipated practice areas 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.

Primary Responsibilities

  • 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 advising 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, hosting and / or delivering law student and / or junior attorney trainings and presentations.
  • Conducting outreach to law students and / or junior attorneys.
  • Delivering or assisting with law student and / or junior attorney mentoring, networking, and recruiting events.
  • Delivering or assisting 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.
  • Assisting with onboarding and orientation of new hires.
  • Qualifications

    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
  • Required Attachments by Candidate

    Resume, Cover Letter / Letter of Application

    Employee StatusJob Posting

    Job Posting : Oct 10, 2024, 3 : 35 : 33 PM

    The policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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