Operations Manager for Maine Laws Clinics
Operations Manager for Maine Laws Clinics
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Job Description
The University of Maine School of Law is seeking to hire an experienced Operations Manager for Maine Laws Clinics (Clinics Operations Manager) to lead the administrative and operations of the Clinics at Maine Law an educational program of the Law School that provides free legal aid to hundreds of individuals each year. The Clinics Operations Manager will be a leading member of Maine Laws clinical education program. The Clinics Operations Manager serves as the initial point of contact for the Clinics faculty staff and fellows on all operational matters. This position monitors the daytoday of the Clinics administrative activities. The Operations Manager is the first to be consulted on administrative matters of the Clinics deferring to the Clinics Director as appropriate. The Operations Manager reports to the Director of the Clinics.
As a member of the Clinics management team the Clinics Operations Manager must be deeply committed to the social justice mission of the Clinics and promote a culture of collaboration inclusion excellence and continual improvement. This is a 12month nonfaculty professional staff position.
The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some evenings required.
Salary: The normal hiring range salary is $70000$75000/year.
Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health Dental and Vision insurance
- Shortterm disability insurance and employerpaid longterm disability insurance
- Employerpaid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse domestic partner and dependent children)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.
Operations Manager for Maine Laws Clinics job description.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree required.
- MBA or JD helpful but not required.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in legal services nonprofit management or a related field.
- Proven track record of leadership in managing teams and operational systems.
- Experience in fundraising including grant applications and reporting.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and manage diverse teams.
- Financial acumen including budget management and strategic financial planning.
- Excellent communication skills for public speaking writing and advocacy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with legal resources in various formats and with legal research strategies along with strong legal analytic skills
- Knowledge of and skill in using commercial databases the Internet software applications and other electronic resources for legal and nonlegal research
- Commitment to social justice and improving access to legal services.
- Experience with management and supervision.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills and problemsolving skills.
The University of Maine School of Law is the states public and only law school a vital resource serving our local regional national and global community. Maine Law is an institutional public servant committed to providing an accessible and affordable studentfocused program of legal education and achieving the highest standards of ethical behavior. Our rigorous doctrinal and experiential curriculum influential scholarship and signature programming prepare students to practice law promote respect for the rule of law and advance justice for all members of society.
How to Apply
Materials must be submitted via Apply Now below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:
- A cover letter that describes your experience interests and suitability for the position.
- A resume/curriculum vitae.
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration materials must be submitted by March 24 2025.
- Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability physical or mental genetic information or veterans or military status in employment education and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
