Director of Student Legal Services Office
University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu)
Under the general programmatic direction of the student governance bodies and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life and reporting to the Associate Vice-Chancellor/Dean of Students, directs the legal and administrative operation of the Student Legal Services Office (SLSO); acts as legal counsel to and provides policy advocacy for student governance bodies and student leaders on issues of concern to the student body; provides legal services to students and student groups; and develops and directs a community legal education program. ·
- Doctoral/terminal degree, Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
- Membership in the Massachusetts Bar (or the ability to acquire admission by the date of hire).
- 5 years experience in the practice of law that includes experience in law practice management, and supervisory experience.
- Experience in providing legal education.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and to adjust work assignments according to programmatic and divisional needs.
- Significant experience in higher education law, preferred.
On campus applicants are defined as Amherst campus non-student employees.
Please apply here:http://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=49550
Please submit you cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by February 12, 2016.