Innovation Paralegal Academic Affairs
Innovation Paralegal Academic Affairs
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$ 45000 - 50000
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Job Description
All fulltime university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts wellbeing resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Position Summary:
Virginia Commonwealth Universitys (VCU) University College is seeking an enthusiastic and detailoriented Innovation Paralegal to support the legal and administrative functions essential to the universitys academic agreements and collaborations. As the Innovation Paralegal you will report to the Academic Affairs Project Specialist and you will assist in reviewing drafting and managing a wide range of agreements that support VCUs academic initiatives both internally within the university and with external partners.
The successful candidate will assist in the creation and review of agreements that form the foundation for VCUs academic partnerships including experiential learning opportunities research collaborations interdisciplinary projects and joint ventures with external institutions. You will work closely with VCU faculty administrators University Counsel and external stakeholders to ensure that these agreements meet legal requirements align with university policies and support the strategic goals of VCU.
This position will assist in tracking organizing and ensuring compliance with these agreements helping maintain an uptodate inventory of contracts and compliance documents. Additionally you will play a key role in assisting with audits and reviews of agreements to ensure proper compliance with institutional policies and alignment with best practices.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the area of academic law and compliance while supporting the growth and success of VCUs academic mission. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team that helps facilitate impactful academic agreements and enjoy working in a fastpaced collaborative environment this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting reviewing and managing academic agreements including those related to research partnerships faculty collaborations and interdisciplinary projects both within VCU and with external partners. This includes supporting the review and negotiation of agreements to ensure compliance with university policies and legal requirements.
- Conduct legal research on academic policies accreditation standards and relevant laws affecting academic agreements and collaborations providing legal support and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Maintain and manage an organized inventory system for academic contracts compliance documents and related agreements ensuring that all documentation is uptodate properly filed and easily accessible for review.
- Assist in performing compliance audits of academic agreements for units with Signature Authority from the Provost. You will help ensure that these agreements are properly executed comply with university policies and adhere to best practices.
- Collaborate with University Counsel and other units to facilitate the smooth of academic agreements addressing any legal or procedural questions that arise.
- Assist in preparing materials for accreditation processes institutional audits and compliance reviews ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate complete and aligns with university standards.
- Support communication with faculty students and other stakeholders to clarify academic policies procedures and legal matters related to academic agreements.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive academic legal and institutional information handling all documentation with discretion and care.
- Provide project management support and other coordination duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a paralegal certificate program (or equivalent legal training) is required. Candidates with additional legal certifications or advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.
Basic understanding of legal terminology and principles preferably in the context of academic agreements contracts and institutional policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear professional documents and communicate legal concepts in an accessible way.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills particularly when reviewing documents and managing multiple agreements.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fastpaced work environment.
Basic research skills with the ability to assist in conducting legal research on academic policies compliance issues and relevant laws.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively showing initiative and contributing to a positive team environment.
Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following university standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) is a plus.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Employment Type
Full Time
