Operations Manager for Maine Law's Clinics

The University of Maine School of Law is seeking to hire an experienced Operations Manager for Maine Law's Clinics (Clinics Operations Manager) to lead the administrative and operations of the Clinics at Maine Law, an educational program of the Law School that provides free legal aid to hundreds of individuals each year. The Clinics Operations Manager will be a leading member of Maine Law’s clinical education program. The Clinics Operations Manager serves as the initial point of contact for the Clinics’ faculty, staff, and fellows on all operational matters. This position monitors the day-to-day of the Clinics’ administrative activities. The Operations Manager is the first to be consulted on administrative matters of the Clinics, deferring to the Clinics’ Director as appropriate. The Operations Manager reports to the Director of the Clinics.

As a member of the Clinics’ management team, the Clinics Operations Manager must be deeply committed to the social justice mission of the Clinics and promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, excellence, and continual improvement. This is a 12-month non-faculty professional staff position.

The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some evenings required.

Salary: The normal hiring range salary is $70,000-$75,000/year.

Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary .

Operations Manager for Maine Law's Clinics job description .

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or JD helpful but not required.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in legal services, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leadership in managing teams and operational systems.
• Experience in fundraising, including grant applications and reporting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Financial acumen, including budget management and strategic financial planning.
• Excellent communication skills for public speaking, writing, and advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with legal resources in various formats, and with legal research strategies, along with strong legal analytic skills
• Knowledge of and skill in using commercial databases, the Internet, software applications, and other electronic resources for legal and non-legal research
• Commitment to social justice and improving access to legal services.
• Experience with management and supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

The University of Maine School of Law is the state’s public and only law school, a vital resource serving our local, regional, national, and global community. Maine Law is an institutional public servant committed to providing an accessible and affordable student-focused program of legal education and achieving the highest standards of ethical behavior. Our rigorous doctrinal and experiential curriculum, influential scholarship, and signature programming prepare students to practice law, promote respect for the rule of law, and advance justice for all members of society.

How to Apply
Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by March 24, 2025 .
• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity, or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).