Director of the Center for Women in Law

Job Posting Title:

Director of the Center for Women in Law

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Hiring Department:

School of Law

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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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 keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Remote work is permitted only on a limited basis during the academic year, with more remote work opportunities possible during the summers and breaks.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Contact information for 3 work references familiar with the candidate’s leadership and management experience

• Letter of interest

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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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.