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Executive Director, Fannie Angelos Program for Academic Excellence
School of Law
Vacancy number 301355
Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 05/09/23 Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
• excellent tuition remission benefits
• outstanding health benefits plans and rates
• at least 11 paid holidays each year
• 40 days of annual, personal, and sick leave each year, including 20+ annual leave days
• great retirement plans
The Fannie Angelos Program for Academic Excellence of the University of Baltimore School of Law (“the Program”) is a nationally-recognized partnership with Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Program finds talented HBCU undergraduates and supports them from LSAT preparation through their legal education and into their legal careers. The Program has had a significant impact on both students and the legal community at large.
The Executive Director will, under the direction of the Faculty Director, and in close collaboration with the Program’s small leadership team, design and carry out the day-to-day operations of the Program and help shape and expand its strategic vision. The Executive Director will collaborate with the Program’s Faculty Director and Administrator to implement development and strategic planning initiatives for the Program. The Executive Director will work with law school faculty, administration, and staff, and members of the HBCU and legal communities to achieve programmatic goals, ensure student success, and help mentor and support students. The Executive Director will also support the development of collaborative relationships with HBCU administrators and faculty and others who are working to expand diversity in the legal profession.
We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your required cover letter and resume as one document (please make the file name short and without spaces or special characters) and attach it in the resume location. To apply, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html. Additional instructions below.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Supervision
• Oversee, and manage the day-to day work of the Fannie Angelos Program.
• Work with all stakeholders to establish the strategic direction of the Program and plan new initiatives to further its mission.
• Evaluate and improve the academic and other support for the students in the Program in conjunction with the Faculty Director and Program Administrator.
• Supervise and guide the work of the Program Administrator and any student workers.
• Set and meet goals and timelines for the work of the Program and those working with the Program.
• Coordinate with relevant faculty, staff and stakeholders to accomplish the goals of the Program.
• Review, evaluate and improve the data and metrics used to assess and evaluate the work of the Program.
• Develop, manage and report on the budget for the Program including engaging stakeholders in long-term budget planning.
• Meet any necessary reporting requirements and expectations for the Program.
Student Recruitment, Support and Success
• Maintain and enhance relationships with administrators and faculty at HBCUs, including regular, ongoing meetings with and travel to HBCUs to promote the Program and recruit students.
• Devise initiatives to reach HBCU students early in their college experience.
• Manage the admissions process, including leading a comprehensive interview process for qualified applicants.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Identify and help with individual student challenges.
• Cultivate relationships with HBCUs and UBalt law students.
• Meet regularly with students individually to discuss issues that may interfere with academic success.
• Develop, promote and track employment opportunities for students.
• Coordinate with faculty and outside contractors (such as Princeton Review) to ensure that students receive necessary support and academic training.
Fundraising and Development
• Develop and cultivate relationships with the legal community, corporations, foundations and other key stakeholders to build support for the Program.
• Develop, motivate and maintain relationships with Program alums to track outcomes, encourage their participation and financially support the Program.
• Plan and run events for alums and other critical partners.
• Create mentoring system.
• Plan and lead events and other methods to promote and build support for the Program, including a premier event, currently the annual Gala.
• Work with foundations, law firms and others interested in diversity in legal education and the legal profession to raise funds for the Program.
• Seek, develop, write, manage and report on grants, donations, gifts and awards in collaboration with law school and university partners.
• Create, maintain, and revise Program website, marketing materials, and social media presence.
• Represent and present the work of the Program to the legal academy and the broader community.
Required Education and Experience
Education: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school and bar passage (any jurisdiction)
Experience: 5 years' work experience, including at least 3 years of post-J.D. work experience either as a practicing lawyer, in law-related or other positions that draw on your legal education, and/or in positions in undergraduate or legal education settings.
Preferred Experience:
· Experience mentoring and/or teaching college or law students;
· Experience with HBCUs, such as attending and graduating from an HBCU.
· Experience practicing law.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to work directly with college students, law students, and lawyers to help them succeed at each level of their careers.
2. Ability to work well with faculty, administrators, and a variety of other constituencies.
3. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and proven ability to establish strong and productive relationships throughout an organization.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
5. Excellent organizational skills and experience in project management, including a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Facility with social media platforms to communicate within different groups and to publicize to the outside community
8. Fundraising skills
9. Tech and Software Skills (including PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, program files, Zoom)
The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
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The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.