Executive Director, Blakely Advocacy Institute

2 months ago


Houston, Texas, United States Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy Full time
Job Summary

The Executive Director of the Blakely Advocacy Institute will oversee and direct the courses, programs, and activities associated with the Institute at the University of Houston Law Center.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Development and Management
    • Supervise and train law students who participate in the Law Center's interscholastic competition programs.
    • Partner with competition head coaches to provide guidance and training specific to domestic and international competitions that coincide with the mission of the Blakely Advocacy Institute and the Law Center.
    • Plan, schedule, and administer all classes offered by the Blakely Advocacy Institute, including providing leadership and identifying current advocacy curriculum needs, recruiting faculty, monitoring course effectiveness, creating new courses as needed, etc.
  • Event Planning and Execution
    • Initiate, plan, and implement special events.
  • Program Administration and Operation
    • Direct and manage all aspects of the overall program administration and operation, including budgeting, strategic planning, and staff supervision of the BAI.
    • Lead outreach and fundraising efforts within the legal community by establishing and maintaining a network of alumni, attorneys, and judges.
    • Collaborate with the Law Center Dean, Faculty, Staff, and other Law Center Institutes to develop strategic plans and initiatives to expand course development.
  • Qualifications
    • Doctoral degree and 7 years of experience.
    • Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.


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