Position Description

The Senior Director of the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (OCP) will serve as key deputy to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, working closely on developing, strengthening and managing the clinical academic and pro bono programs, strategy, and operations. This position will manage a team of senior level direct reports including practicing attorneys.

As a Senior Director you will:

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF OCP

• Partner with Associate Dean to manage annual strategic planning process for OCP.
• Oversee operational management and track progress towards annual and multi-year strategic plan.
• Coordinate other OCP team related operations such as team meetings, annual retreat.
• Direct program data analysis and reporting with Assistant Director for Curriculum Planning and Registration and Communications Coordinator.
• Assist Associate Dean with Human Resource issues related to personnel in the in-house clinics and Student Practice Organizations (SPOs).
  

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• Lead strategy or management projects related to academic program as assigned by the Associate Dean.
• Support agenda and implementation of the Clinical Committee.
• Oversee the Externship Program through strategic partnership with the Director of Externships.
• Oversee the HLS Independent Clinical Program in conjunction with the Director of Externships and the Attorney Advisor for the LL.M. Program, including meeting with students to assist them to develop viable projects that meet the program requirements.
• Coordinate with International Legal Studies Program regarding funding for students with approved international projects.
• Advise students on clinic selection and registration, both on an individual basis and in group settings.

STUDENT PRACTICE ORGANIZATIONS

• Work with Clinical Faculty and Instructors who supervise the legal work of the SPOs, as well as student leaders, providing support and resources to strengthen SPO work, including developing annual and multi-year priorities for SPO program.
  

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, will be required to perform other duties as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years? relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with:

• J.D. Degree
• Ability to participate in and execute complex strategic planning
• Ability to operationalize strategic plans to achieve outcomes
• Ability to build professional relationships with various constituencies ? students, faculty, clinicians, outside attorneys, staff in other offices
• Discretion, diplomacy and good judgment
• Ability to balance competing demands and priorities
• Capacity to take initiative in identifying and evaluating new opportunities
• Interest in the public service mission of the clinics and SPOs

Additional Information

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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