Coordinator of The Christine Smith Community Service Program, William S. Boyd Law [R0138977]

Updated: 3 days ago
Job Type: PartTime

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications forCoordinator of The Christine Smith Community Service Program, William S. Boyd Law  [R0138977]

ROLE of the POSITION

The William S. Boyd School of Law requires each student to complete a mandatory community service requirement by teaching free legal education courses in the school's Christine Smith Community Service Program. The Coordinator of the Christine Smith Community Service Program supervises students teaching the free legal education courses and works with the members of the Community Service Committee, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and Nevada Legal Services in developing courses, setting program policy, and collaborating with community partners and attorneys to develop and update course materials. 

  • The Coordinator instructs the law students on policies and procedures, oversees teaching, gives feedback to the students after each class and participates in and is present at each orientation and debriefing session.  The Coordinator will be responsible for a number of scheduled community service classes and will be available to act as a substitute supervisor or instructor when community partner attorneys are unavailable.  

  • Provides guidance, counseling and mentorship to students teaching the community service classes.

  • The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that program materials are accurate, current, and that students are communicating reliable information. 

  • The Coordinator collaborates with community partners to develop, review, and update course material.

  • The Coordinator assesses the community service classes and the program; works with partners to develop new programs and refine existing ones; works with law school administration on managing and scheduling programs; conducts orientation and debriefing sessions; reports to law school administration on the activities of the program and assessments, and undertakes other tasks relating to the community service program.

  • During the intersessions, the coordinator will instruct classes in the absence of students.

  • Working knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and video communication software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, etc.)

  • Knowledge of professional rules of responsibility applicable to lawyers in the state of Nevada and other jurisdictions. 

  • Familiarity with the challenges of law practice and client representation.

  • Familiarity with concepts and authorities discussed in community service classes.

  • Law school expectations in terms of student performance and professional behavior.

  • Ability to edit and proofread documents, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a diverse environment, and to work well as a member of a team as well as independently.

  • The ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive issues creatively and with professional discretion

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement. With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills. Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance; International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law. The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state's largest comprehensive doctoral degree-granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3 years of comparable professional and supervisory experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

  • Practicing attorney with an active Nevada State Bar License, and in good standing with the Nevada State Bar

  • The ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive issues creatively and with professional discretion

  • Knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and video communications software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-7 years experience

  • 3-5 years supervisory experience

  • 1-3 years management experience

Schedule:

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per week position. The typical work schedule of this position will include Saturdays as well as certain weekdays and weeknights. Specific days and times will vary each semester by course schedule.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions <="" p="">

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

  • Competitive total rewards package including:

    • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

    • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

    • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

  • No state income tax

  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs

  • Connect with colleagues with shared interests  

  • Personal and professional development opportunities

  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts

  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts

  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus

  • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

  • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on March 1, 2024. 

Materials should be addressed to Stewart Chang, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0138977 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. 

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu .

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. 

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected] , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected] ; or to both.  

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

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UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.



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