Program Manager Legal Studies - Part Time

Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by April 13 2025.

TheProgram Manager Legal Studies Career Launch Parttimeposition will provide departmental support through community and business outreach in the colleges Legal Studies program. This position reports to the Legal Studies Department Program Coordinator as a member of the Legal Studies Department.

This is a temporary parttime salaried position 20 hours per week) .50 FTE with overtime eligibility (after 40 hours/week).

The position is funded by a grant which is set to end on December 31 2028.

Reporting to the Legal Studies Department Program Coordinator this position will:

• Enhance relationships with existing Law Offices through improved coordination and communication between the worksite and the college. Leverage Law Office relationships to expand the Legal Studies Departments Advisory Committee;
• Develop a marketing strategy to increase the number of Law Offices providing onthejob training;
• Expanding the student recruitment and retention plan;
• Improve tracking and reporting of worksite activities including performance metrics evaluations scope of work and student and Law Office feedback;
• Create and update program newsletter and social media content on a regular basis;
• Create and regularly update searchable directories of program partner law offices and program alumni;
• Create and maintain an electronic record keeping system to track student law office experiences and outcomes;
• Create and maintain an electronic record keeping system to identify and track prospective students including department followup and enrollment.

• Effectively communicate both written and verbally;
• Ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives;

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in business marketing communications legal studies or related field.

• Bachelors degree in business marketing communications legal studies or related field;
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Two or more years of experience in creating and managing professional directories databases or electronic record keeping systems;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Photoshop);
• Two or more years experience managing large and complex projects including the ability to prioritize multitask and assign work to others;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including editing;
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; prior law firm or higher education experience a plus;
• Available to work some evenings and weekends including travel to regional Law Offices.
  
  

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE DEPARTMENT:
The Legal Studies program at Highline offers two Paralegal programs. A 2year ABAapproved Associate of Applied Science program is our program for students wishing to acquire an Associate degree in paralegal studies. Wealso offer a 1year ABAapproved Paralegal Plus Certificate for students who have already completed a bachelors degree and wish to acquire a paralegal certificate.

In addition Highline has an Associate of Arts (Direct Transfer Agreement) program with an emphasis on legal classes that can be transferred to a fouryear university. This program is not ABAapproved and is not intended to prepare students for careers as paralegals. Seehttps:// for more information.

THE COLLEGE

Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961 Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16500 students a student population of over 70 students of color representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity inclusion and social justice with core goals of student attainment diversity community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students Running Start students Professional Technical students International students Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition we offer six bachelor of applied science fouryear degrees.

MISSION AND VISION

As an essential part of ourmission and vision diversity equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:

1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;

2. A letter of application/cover letter (twopage maximum recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES for theposition;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check may be required;
• Able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings as needed.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

APPLICATION HELP

Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1 Monday Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientations and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status disability or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies see our website College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).

The Title IX Coordinator Danielle Slota can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Presidents Office.

The 504 Coordinator Jenni Sandler can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 25 5th Floor.

The Chief Human Resources Officer Melanie Lawson can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Human Resources.

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