Director for Advocacy LL.M. and Professional Development Programs and Practitioner in Residence[...]

Director for Advocacy LL.M. and Professional Development Programs and Practitioner in Residence LW7647 Gulfport, FL Full-Time/Regular Serves as the designated Center staff member dedicated to supporting Center driven advocacy programs, to include managing the daily activities and long-term objectives of the Advocacy LL.M. program and all professional development programs offered by the Center . Supports other activities of the Center , to include support for competitions, conferences, and other events hosted by the Center . Works on all advocacy related programming developed or sponsored by the Center. Works on other tasks as assigned by the Director of the Center for Advocacy Education . ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the LL.M. in Advocacy program, to include such duties as: designing courses; managing the application review and selection process; communicating with prospective students, mentoring current students; recruiting, training, and supervising adjunct faculty; and adopting an appropriate feedback and improvement mechanism for students and adjuncts. Creates and implements short-term and long-term marketing strategies in collaboration with the Office of Communications to recruit high quality LL.M. students. Develops and administers courses and programs that support professional development in the field of advocacy. To include annual and one-time advocacy offerings to Stetson Law students as well as alumni, practitioners, and Advocacy LL.M. students. Markets and promotes these programs in collaboration with the Office of Communications. Supports the Directors of Trial Team, Moot Court, and Dispute Resolution, to include assisting with team preparation and coaching, as requested , with the approval of the Center Director. Supports efforts to recruit, train, and support advocacy team coaches. Supports Center for Advocacy Education Programs related to maintaining the preeminence of Stetson's Advocacy reputation. Examples of such support include: Supporting Center initiatives on campus, including advocacy board try outs, admitted student events and intramural competitions; Assisting in planning, hosting and presenting at Center-sponsored conferences, to include the annual Educating Advocacy Teachers Conference and annual Writing Workshop and Competition; Assisting with regional, national and international competitions hosted by the Advocacy Center. Teaches two advocacy or other courses each year in the J.D. or LL.M. curriculum. Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Outlook Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team with a wide variety of university constituencies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the expression of these values in building community. Working Conditions Work duties performed primarily in temperature-controlled office, with frequent student interaction. Lifting occasionally up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Experience Education : J.D. degree required ; Stetson grad preferred. One to three years' experience preferred. Experience The preferred candidate will have litigation practice experience and experience in developing and running programs, or demonstrate the willingness and skill set necessary to develop such expertise . An understanding of working in a nonprofit environment is preferred, with exposure to higher education, a plus. Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, and leadership and management abilities. Has a collaborative work and leadership style, with a capacity to cultivate and build relationships. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including maturity and diplomacy. The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities successfully. Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism. The flexibility and commitment to periodically work long and/or irregular hours. Maintains confidentiality. Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to the excellence and success of Stetson's Competition Teams, the Center for Advocacy Education and College of Law. Works with the faculty and staff to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr