Law School Externship Program Director - 530791

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $62,800 - Midpoint: $81,700 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization:  218101 - Dean's Office-School of Law

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional after-hours work at events required

Job Summary:  The Law School Externship Program Director oversees the law school externship program in accordance with American Bar Association (ABA) rules and institutional policies. Designs externship courses and programs, including student assessments, exams, and/or papers. Manages enrollment and approves placements. Evaluates and monitors the quality of the externship experience. Conducts periodic program reviews to improve learning outcomes and student experiences. Develops programming and resources to educate students about externship opportunities. Teaches externship courses, workshops, and academic components of the program and advises externship students. Develops and facilitates employer relations to create externship opportunities. Acts as a liaison to field supervisors, field placements, and other external partners and stakeholders.

Additional Department Summary:  Manages all externship records. Promotes the externship program and experiential learning opportunities through student and community programming.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited institution and one (1) year of experience.

Skills and Knowledge:  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Enthusiasm for working closely with student populations. Ability to manage projects and balance competing priorities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with an array of individuals. Ability to understand, analyze, and apply ABA standards, institutional policies, and other regulations applicable to externships.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with teaching, academic assistance, academic counseling, or administrative assistance in a higher education institution. Experience working in a law practice. Familiarity with the Alabama legal community.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.