Director of The Center for Women in Law - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Posting Title:
Director of the Center for Women in Law

Hiring Department:

School of Law

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The Center for Women in Law is a national resource for women lawyers, generating lasting change within the legal profession.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all lawyers.

Community, integrity, information, influence, and investment breathe life into our mission and are the guiding principles that formulate our strategic objectives and ongoing work plan.

We use our strategic objectives to prioritize the work we do and the programs we offer.

Purpose

The Director of the Center for Women in Law is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Center.

The Director works closely with the Executive Committee (EC) of the Center's advisory board also known as the "Power Circle," faculty and administrators in the law school, and with regional and national stakeholders to advance the Center's mission.

This includes developing and presenting programming for attorneys and law students at various points in their careers, engaging in relationship-building and development, and broadening the Center's outreach and impact.

Responsibilities:

Working with the support and guidance of the EC, the Director leads the Center's strategic, operational, and development planning by engaging in a close working relationship with the EC on the following:

Program/Event Planning and Management
Develop and execute programs and events for attorneys and students at various stages in their career. This will include the Power Summit, the biennial Awards Luncheon, the Accelerate Career Start program, the Susan Blount Power Lunch Series, among other programs.
Outreach
Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including practitioners, employers, Power Circle members, and potential supporters of the Center. Participate actively with a national group of "thought leaders" in this field, including the Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers and bar associations (state and national), professional groups, and academic centers at other universities that are aligned with the mission of the Center. The Director will represent the Center at national conferences and events (both as attendee and as presenter). Build and maintain strong relationships at Texas Law and across the University.
Finances
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and development activities. The Director will work with the EC to develop the Center's budget and plans to raise the resources necessary to support the ongoing costs of the Center's staff and operations.
Administration
Manage the Center's staff and student interns. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center and the execution of Center events and meetings. Assist with planning and execution of regular EC meetings and the annual Power Circle members' retreat.
Communications
Manage communications from the Center, including social media and the website. The Director will develop media relationships, serve as a spokesperson for the Center, and write material to publicize the Center's mission and programs.
Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

J.D. degree, with 7 or more years of work experience in the legal profession.

Familiarity with the scholarship on the role of women in the legal profession and the current landscape in the field.

Experience in a supervisory/leadership role. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively. Exceptional organization and planning skills. Experience managing a budget and participating in development activities. Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people in both the for-profit and the nonprofit sectors.

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed attorney. Proven track record of building partnerships and developing relationships. Expertise in substantive field of the role of women in the legal profession. Significant experience in fundraising. Experience working with the guidance of an active advisory board or board of directors.

Salary Range

$165,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Occasional attendance at events outside of business hours is required. Occasional travel within and outside of Texas to attend professional events and meetings is required. May work outside standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a key