Associate Director MLS Program

Job Description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MLS PROGRAM

Provost & Academic Dean’s Office

Classification: Class 1717 / Exempt / Part Time (0.5 FTE) / Benefitted / Contract / Hybrid or Remote Eligible

Hiring Salary: $40,000-$42,500 ($80,000-$85,000 annualized at 0.5 FTE).

This position is assigned at 0.5 FTE.

The MLS Program manages both the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree and the Certificate of Legal Studies (CLS) at UC Law SF. The MLS degree is designed for individuals who do not seek to practice law, but who want to equip themselves with a sophisticated understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine. The CLS is an intensive introduction to the law and legal thinking.

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Associate Dean for the MLS Program, the Associate Director helps the Associate Dean manage and administer the MLS program (both masters and certificate students). The following non-exhaustive list includes examples of the kinds of projects on which the Associate Director will work:

1. Partner with the Associate Dean to provide leadership and oversight for the MLS Program, including identifying program and curricular needs, encouraging innovation, and keeping up to date on developments in the national legal masters space.
2. Collaborate with other departments at the College, respond to correspondence, serve as an active member of the administrative team, and fill in as needed for the Associate Dean at meetings, sessions, and events.
3. Support students, including by leading or participating in academic advising sessions, providing administrative and academic support for students, and working with students, faculty, and staff to constructively resolve problems and conflicts.
4. In coordination with the Associate Dean and other MLS program staff, lead the creation or maintenance of documentation for the MLS program and outcomes, implement College rules and regulations, and as needed, propose changes to or new regulations for the MLS program.
5. Propose and develop academic, co-curricular, and social programming for MLS and CLS students, including events and newsletters, and help facilitate connections between current students and alumni.
6. Oversee any student workers and help oversee the MLS Program Coordinator and other MLS program staff.
7. Support curricular development by: identifying, onboarding, and training competent attorneys and law faculty to teach live courses or develop and teach asynchronous courses; building or soliciting online content.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

The incumbent, if qualified, may also be eligible for appointment as an adjunct professor to teach MLS-related courses.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum 3 years of practice experience as a lawyer.
• State bar admission strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and project management skills.
• Excellent written legal analysis skills.
• Ability to advise and mentor students.
• Ability to update web materials a plus.
• Ability to model professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer and related technology for various informational and operational purposes.
• Prior teaching and/or advising experience strongly preferred.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.