Special Asst. to the President/Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Trinity Washington University

Special Assistant to the President/Legal Counsel

Salary Range: 140k to 150k

Trinity in Washington, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks a well-qualified professional to fulfill a new and unique role at Trinity as the Special Assistant to the President with some legal counsel duties. The Special Assistant will work closely and confidentially with the President and Board on a range of issues including policy development and compliance, contract oversight, risk management, strategic planning and, with both the President and Board, governance policies and processes. The Special Assistant will handle some legal matters such as routine contract review and complaint management, and will work closely with Trinity’s outside legal counsel on major cases as they arise, federal and local compliance matters, insurance claims and dispute resolution. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience, qualities and characteristics consistent with the nature of this position, including:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in working with the president and trustees;
• Impeccable judgment in handling sensitive matters;
• Broad intellectual range on issues affecting private higher education;
• Clear respect for and ability to advance Trinity’s mission, along with the ability to represent Trinity well to external constituencies and the general public;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

Candidates must present at least 10 years of increasingly responsible experience working with senior management, preferably with a chief executive in private higher education, private schools or significant nonprofit organizations. Candidates must also present a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia or able to become licensed in D.C. if appointed.

Trinity is one of the nation’s historic Catholic women’s college, now including some coed programs in dual enrollment and professional education. Trinity educates a majority of Black and Latina women; about 70% of Trinity’s undergraduates are eligible for Pell Grants or are undocumented and thus ineligible for federal financial aid. More than 50% of Trinity students are residents of the District of Columbia. Trinity’s faculty and staff are highly motivated in their unwavering commitment to principles of social justice that infuse the life of the university.

When applying applicants should upload a letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing qualifications specified in this announcement, along with a complete CV. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $140,000-$150,000; part-time status is possible for the right candidate. Candidates must be able to work on campus at Trinity; this position is not remote.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station.