Job Details

Director, Conflict Resolution Program

Position Number: 6121990
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Director, Conflict Resolution Program

Position Title:
Director, Conflict Resolution Program

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$51,400, annual, commensurate with experience.

This is a half-time position (20 hours a week) managing and directing the Conflict Resolution Program ("CRP") at Santa Clara University School of Law.

Pay Frequency:
Annual

This is a half-time position (20 hours a week) managing and directing the Conflict Resolution Program ("CRP") at Santa Clara University School of Law. This position will be supervised by the Faculty Director of the Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop Conflict Resolution Program Initiatives:

Organize and oversee events for current students to learn about CRP programming, coordinate special events (e.g., annual symposium with Stanford Law School) and guest speakers

Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies, including without limitation social media marketing campaigns, to raise awareness (in coordination with Law School External Relations Department)

Support Law School admissions office in open houses and admissions events where the CRP will be promoted

Develop and manage new programming in collaboration with Faculty Director, for example: develop trainings, participation in ABA and other law student competitions, coordinated learning opportunities with other law schools)

Provide classroom instruction, workshops, and training sessions; assist faculty members teaching conflict resolution courses (including co-teaching where appropriate)

Supervise students' clinical work in conjunction with faculty teaching in the Bates Mediation Clinic

Develop client outreach plans and communication or supervise teaching assistant in doing so; hire and manage student employee(s) as needed to assist with recordkeeping, administrative tasks, and reporting

Act as liaison for Santa Clara Superior Court in overseeing current and developing new conflict resolution opportunities for students

Host office hours to advise and mentor students on conflict resolution issues and careers and be a principal point of contact for students interested in conflict resolution

Create and distribute presentation materials relating to the CRP, and keep web page updated (in coordination with External Relations)

Collect & analyze data, and develop strategies for the program's growth

Community building and outreach, including professional mediator networking events, connecting students with alumni in the field, expand neutrals mentoring/shadowing program, developing externship placements, etc.

Purchase needed supplies, gifts, equipment for the program

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Hires, manages and develops student employees efficiently.

Develops initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.

Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.

Maintains contact with faculty, students, mentors, advisors, clients and administration, and solicits feedback for improved services.

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate deployment of people, technology and tools, planned training and performance initiatives.

Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

Represents University and University programs competently and professionally.

Prepares progress reports; informs Faculty Director of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.

May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

Will need to talk on the phone or videoconference with clients, mentors, etc.

Work on evenings or weekends may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment.

Mostly indoor office environment with windows.

Offices with equipment noise.

Offices with frequent interruptions.

Knowledge

- Education and interest in Conflict Resolution (e.g., recent experience in Mediation Clinic and Conflict Resolution courses preferred)

- Demonstrated understanding of how a university operates and makes decisions
- Possess a positive and professional approach to all constituencies
- Appreciation for and understanding of a Jesuit education

Skills

-Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
-Strong PC and Mac skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Google Apps; willingness to learn and master new software

Abilities

-The ability to work independently and complete projects accurately and on time with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to thrive in a multi-task, fast-paced environment, including working in a team-centered manner
- Ability to prioritize and delegate with minimal supervision

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor required

-Min. 3 years relevant experience

- Experience working in a team-based, collaborative environment

-Experience with developing inclusive opportunities for students with a wide range of background and experiences
- Experience in managing a subordinate

EEO Statement

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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