Director of Advocacy Programs for Practice-Based Learning

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Boston College Law School seeks a Director of Advocacy Programs to lead and strengthen its comprehensive Advocacy Program within the Center for Experiential Learning. The Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for a program that supports more than 100 students annually through mock trial, moot court, negotiation, client counseling, and other advocacy experiences.

The Director will teach and coach students; develop and oversee training and simulation materials;

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited program.
• At least five years of relevant legal practice in a litigation setting, including judicial clerkship.
• Demonstrated excellence in litigation and oral advocacy.
• Demonstrated managerial or supervisory experience.
• Ability to teach, train, or supervise.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and listening skills.
• Strong professionalism, organizational and managerial skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with the advocacy communities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach students in advocacy programs.
• Develop and oversee training and simulation materials for mock trial, moot court, and client counseling.
• Coordinate in-house and external competitions and recruitment of coaches and volunteers.
• Supervise student boards and work-study staff; engage alumni, faculty, staff, and partners.
• Lead events, communications, budgeting, and strategic planning for the Advocacy Program.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Teaching

Curriculum development

Program management

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Boston College Law School seeks a Director of Advocacy Programs to lead and strengthen its comprehensive Advocacy Program within the Center for Experiential Learning. The Director will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for a program that supports more than 100 students annually through mock trial, moot court, negotiation, client counseling, and other advocacy experiences.

The Director will teach and coach students; develop and oversee training and simulation materials;