Senior Director For Clinical Programs - Georgetown University Law Center

Senior Director for Clinical Programs - Georgetown University Law Center
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Senior Director for Clinical Programs - Georgetown University Law Center
Job Overview
The Senior Director for Clinical Programs is a leading member of Georgetown Law's clinical and experiential education program. Under the direction of the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean - and in partnership with the Program Coordinator - they oversee the smooth operations of the top ranked (and largest) in-house clinical program in the country, and supports Georgetown Law's 19 clinics, 23 professors, 9 office managers, 37 fellows and staff, and the 300+ students who enroll in the Law Center's immersive, capstone experiential offering each year.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
The Senior Director for Clinical Programs serves as a lead point of contact for clinic students on academic issues and serves as the initial point of contact for the program's faculty, staff, and fellows on all operational matters. Along with the Assistant Dean, they regularly counsel students during both the clinic recruitment period and the clinic experience itself.
As well, they work closely with academic and counseling offices - especially Experiential Programs and the Office of Academic Affairs - to ensure that policies are applied consistently and that students are receiving consistent guidance regarding the clinical program.
As the lead individual for internal outreach - especially to prospective students - the Senior Director engages regularly with students, organizes annual recruitment events, and works with a range of offices including Communications, Catering, and Facilities.
Finally, they regularly work with other departments - e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Faculty Support - to address tasks that impact the clinics generally (such as on-boarding new fellows) and, where necessary, identify systemic challenges or discrete issues that need to be escalated to the Assistant Dean.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• 5+ years of post-JD experience
• Superior writing and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical and experiential education - particularly experience in a clinical program during law school or teaching as a clinical fellow
• Experience advising students (or prospective students) and/or public interest programming

Georgetown Law has a strong commitment to diversity among its staff and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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