Assistant College Counsel

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• In addition to the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs College Counsel and outside counsel represents the College President and Board of Trustees on legal matters at the direction of College Counsel.

• Manages College responses to litigation legal investigations and other legal proceedings.

• In consultation with the College Counsel advises the President Board of Trustees Vice Presidents and senior administrators on matters pertaining to applicable litigation laws regulations and other duties under the law.

• Maintains expertise and provides legal guidance updates reviews and recommendations on existing and evolving laws (including statutes and regulations) and legal trends involving all aspects of College academic and non-academic operations. Such areas include but are not limited to labor and employment law Title IX ADA/Section 504 administrative and constitutional law contracts privacy academic and research regulations construction and real property regulations intellectual property and applicability of state and federal laws.

• Develops and drafts new College policies; reviews and revises existing College policies.

• Along with the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs and College Counsel coordinates the engagement and work product of outside counsel and designated legal representatives and insurers where applicable.

• Manages and conducts factual internal investigations and those led by outside counsel related to threatened potential or pending litigation; EthicsPoint complaints; and complaints filed with external agencies including but not limited to the EEOC DOE ICHE HLC ICRC IOHSA OSHA DOL and other local or county offices.

• Handles real estate transactions for the College.

• Manages and responds to Access to Public Records Act requests.

• Drafts reviews and negotiates contracts including service agreements SaaS agreements NDAs data sharing agreements and affiliation agreements.

• Serves as a member of the Colleges Tax Intercept Committee.

• Reviews coordinates and responds to notices of tort claims filed against the College.

• Represents the College when directed by College Counsel in uncomplicated litigation (e.g. small claims cases) and internal administrative proceedings.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: College Counsel
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
HIRING RANGE: $00 annually based on skills experience and education.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

• License to practice in the State of Indiana with admission to practice in the United States District Courts located within Indiana.

• A minimum of two (2) years of law practice experience required. A minimum of five (5) years of law practice preferred.

• Experience working in higher education preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively represent the College President and Board of Trustees in legal matters.

• Ability to communicate complex issues and legal concepts to non-lawyers.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate effectively through and successfully work with different departments and constituencies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines

• Excellent presentation and project management skills.

• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the highest standards of quality integrity ethics fairness and public responsibility.

• Superior knowledge and experience with the broad spectrum of statutes regulations and legal procedures relevant to college operations.

• Expertise necessary to manage the full range of legal services.

• Superior skills in demonstrating leadership creativity negotiation skills as well as the ability to adapt and continuously improve the effectiveness of College legal services.

• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.