Program Manager (Supervising Attorney)
Program Manager (Supervising Attorney)
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$ 100000 - 104000
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Job Description
OUR STATEMENT
The San Jos State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute develop and advance in their career. Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract retain and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome shares their views and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide RCP legal services and supervise RCP staff and students in providing:
Brief legal advice interview sessions including intake research preparation of individualized written materials to provide clients and post-interview record-keeping.
Presentations regarding expungement rights to people in the community and in custody.
Legal representation including research interviewing and preparing legal documents.
Assure accurate complete data collection record-keeping and reporting obligations to meet contractual goals.
Provide budget and funding oversight for legal services work.
Handle other duties as assigned to assist the RCP project director with program tasks.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
Reports to RCP project director.
Frequently interacts with students staff community members court custody officials community organizations faculty pro bono volunteers funders and others in carrying out responsibilities described.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Supervising Attorney will supervise RCP staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Admission to California Bar Association in good standing.
Experience working in a diverse multi-cultural setting. Knowledge of issues affecting low-income communities and/or communities of color.
Experience working in self-directed high initiative-low supervision environments.
Additional Requirements
Strong verbal and written communications skills organizational and time management skills with a focus on multi-tasking prioritization and adaptability.
Interest in supporting students to develop competence in assisting clients in understanding legal options available to justice-impacted clients.
Quick response time and flexibility needed to meet legal and reporting deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks to work independently to maintain confidentiality and to take initiative to improve upon current operations.
Ability to be cleared to enter jail to offer presentations.
Excellent judgment independent creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain and organize data regarding services provided for accountability to clients and reporting to funders.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues faculty and representatives of various organizations and agencies.
Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word Excel Access Gmail) Windows or other applicable software packages.
Desired Accomplishments
Justice-impacted or direct experience with justice-impacted individuals
Language capabilities beyond English.
Familiarity with Record Clearance Project
Physical Demands
Must be able to effectively and efficiently operate a computer including mouse and keyboard and general office equipment.
Must be able to do community education presentations in person in Santa Clara County area.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is considered a sensitive position by SJSURF and California State University (CSU) policy. Consequently the successful candidate must undergo and successfully complete the Live Scan (fingerprinting) background check as a condition of their employment. This background check must be completed before the actual start of employment.
NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
Compensation Range:
$100000-$104000 annually DOE/QExempt Benefited
BENEFITS
The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes:
Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).
Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.
Life AD&D LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.
14 paid federal & state holidays.
Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component which vests immediately.
Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.
Employee discounts.
Paid training and professional-development conferences.
Please visit the Benefits & Compensation page on the SJSURF website for more detailed information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The SJSURF is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment recruitment examination interviewing and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability and you require a reasonable accommodation to search apply or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process please contact us at In the email message please indicate your full name phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information.
ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San Jos State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organizations funding comes from the federal government and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research public services and educational-related activities.
San Jos State University Research Foundation is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed gender religion marital status registered domestic partner status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sex genetic information sexual orientation military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment selection promotions and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. This policy is in accordance with federal state and local laws and reaffirms the Research Foundations continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of equal employment opportunity laws and policies.
San Jos State University Research Foundation is an EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Learn more about our organizations EEO and AAP policy by visiting our website HERE. Data metrics on the AAP is available for review upon request. Please also visit OFCCP for additional resources: you have any questions or need assistance or an accommodation in completing this application please contact Research Foundation HR at .
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
