Law School Externship Program Director

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional after-hours work at events required Job Summary: The Law School Externship Program Director oversees the law school externship program in accordance with American Bar Association (ABA) rules and institutional policies. Designs externship courses and programs, including student assessments, exams, and/or papers. Manages enrollment and approves placements. Evaluates and monitors the quality of the externship experience. Conducts periodic program reviews to improve learning outcomes and student experiences. Develops programming and resources to educate students about externship opportunities. Teaches externship courses, workshops, and academic components of the program and advises externship students. Develops and facilitates employer relations to create externship opportunities. Acts as a liaison to field supervisors, field placements, and other external partners and stakeholders. Additional Department Summary: Manages all externship records. Promotes the externship program and experiential learning opportunities through student and community programming. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited institution and one (1) year of experience. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Enthusiasm for working closely with student populations. Ability to manage projects and balance competing priorities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with an array of individuals. Ability to understand, analyze, and apply ABA standards, institutional policies, and other regulations applicable to externships. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with teaching, academic assistance, academic counseling, or administrative assistance in a higher education institution. Experience working in a law practice. Familiarity with the Alabama legal community. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Organization The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community. Our Mission The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service. Our Vision The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world. Our Core Values The University of Alabama is committed to: Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies. Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity. Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world. 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