Specialist - ASU Law School Fellow

97720BR

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Specialist

Job Description

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks an engaging and collaborative individual for the position of Specialist, College of Law, using the title of “ASU Law School Fellow.” Working with a variety of staff and faculty, the fellow assists with projects, programs, and law school initiatives. This position is expected to last at least one year (12 months) from start of assignment and could be based in-person in either Phoenix or Washington, D.C., or remote. 

Department Name

College Of Law

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$45,000 per year

Close Date

02-January-2024

Essential Duties

• Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.  
• Analyzes research data and other literature and makes interpretations for application to related program, project, initiative or area of a department.   
• Assists faculty with research where appropriate. 
• Consults with staff, faculty, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation.  
• Participates in the action plans for leadership teams and leaders to direct and guide related program, project, initiative or area of a department.   
• Provides support in developing budgets, performance indicators, and accountability reports for new programs and/or budget units.  
• Coordinates resources to meet the needs of the area assigned. Monitors the activities of assigned staff. 
• Provides training and professional development in the related subject matter or methodology. 
• Provides academic assistance to students where appropriate.
• Prepares and conducts related program evaluation activities.  
• Develops and facilitates related workshops, conferences, and seminars.  
• Resolves field-related problems through written or verbal correspondence.  
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the College of Law and/or ASU.  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience; OR, Seven (7) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.  
• Experience in higher education administration. 
• Experience maintaining effective working relationships. 
• Experience working in a position requiring organizational skills and project management. 
• Experience performing detailed and complex numerical computations and reports, including analysis and evaluation of budgets, planning and other management information systems. 
• Experience designing and delivering presentation materials. 
• Evidence of effective communication, both verbal and written. 

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation's preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 32 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law's LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.