Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs

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General Notes

Associate Vice President will provide sophisticated high level legal advice and services on a full array of higher education issues as a team member in the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you 're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Purpose

Associate Vice Presidents for Legal Affairs report to the Deputy Vice President for Legal Affairs and offices on the main campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Evening and weekend work may be required. Associate Vice Presidents are expected to process their considerable workloads in an excellent and timely manner which often requires efforts outside of a 40 hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and advise on a broad range of law affecting a public research institution, with emphasis in the areas of employment, business, faculty and student affairs, constitutional law (particularly 1st Amendment), and civil rights law; Prepare legal memoranda, contracts, and other documents; draft and prepare correspondence; review, draft, and interpret policies; conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Conduct legal presentations and training; assist with litigation including managing discovery, developing strategy, and assist in creating compelling legal filings; and other related duties. Must effectively read, comprehend, analyze, and prepare written materials, communicate with diverse constituents, and work effectively without close supervision. Use computers and engage in performing computer-based research.
• Additional functions as assigned.

Law degree from an accredited law school; member of the State Bar of Texas (may be through reciprocal licensing); continuous experience of at least 10 years in the practice of law with some experience advising and representing institutions of higher education on academic, research, and/or business matters, including employment, faculty and student affairs, constitutional law, and civil rights; Strong work ethic, professional integrity, and commitment to the University's values and mission; Demonstrated research, writing, and oratory skills; Demonstrated abilities to manage complex projects and to establish and maintain good working relationships. Energetic and creative with excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail and follow-through; Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion , tact, and political acumen in interactions; Ability to manage multiple demands, respond effectively within tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and needs; Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork; Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience advising clients regarding business, health, real estate, and employment law. Litigation experience in state and federal courts in areas related to higher education, especially concerning employment, constitutional, civil rights, tort, and real estate law. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the University. Experience working with The University of Texas System, one of its campuses, or another state agency. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, UT System, the Office of the Attorney General, and outside counsel. 5 or more years of continuous experience advising higher education systems, campuses, and/or government clients.

$150,000 - $175,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Position is in-person; Extended hours at some periods, as needed; Works around standard office conditions; Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; Use of manual dexterity; Climbing of stairs; Lifting and moving; Some travel; Security sensitive. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.