SMU
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AssistantDeanforPublicInterest&ProBono
“Assistant Dean for Public Interest & Pro Bono at SMU. Skills: Public interest law, Pro bono initiatives, Externship programs, Career services. Lead public interest initiatives. Advance pro bono initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analyze problems; Devise solutions
Occasional evening work, Occasional weekend work, Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor required, Licensure required, 7 years of experience, Lawyer experience public interest, Lawyer experience government sector
Nice to Have
Texas license preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead public interest initiatives
Advance pro bono initiatives
Oversee pro bono tracking
Develop student programming
Educate students careers government
Educate students careers public
Collaborate Public Service Committee
Facilitate faculty pro bono service
Supervise student pro bono work
Advise students public service careers
Assist applications government honors programs
Assist applications competitive fellowships
Oversee annual public service career fair
Advise student groups
Teach externship course
Coordinate externship course
Build relationships externship opportunities
Build relationships employment opportunities
Teach government externship class
Teach public interest externship class
Oversee externship placement offerings
Recruit students externship training
Provide supervision field placement
Innovate externship curriculum
Develop student programming PI careers
Develop student programming postgraduate fellowships
Develop student programming govt honors programs
Develop student programming debt forgiveness
Counsel individual students
Support individual students
Advise individual students
Coordinate recruitment programs PI students
Identify students seeking PI careers
Work with OCS career counselor
Strategize internship experiences
Strategize externship experiences
Strategize clerkship experiences
Educate students PI pathways
Educate students PS pathways
Generate PS employment opportunities
Collaborate Public Service Committee
Facilitate faculty pro bono service
Facilitate faculty supervision pro bono work
Create pro bono opportunities
Provide student supervision pro bono projects
Provide student supervision pro bono clinics
Provide secondary assistance pro bono collaborations
Maintain pro bono data
Review reflection papers participants
Serve as primary point contact
Coordinate employer outreach
Coordinate employer marketing
Work with 3Ls public sector careers
Secure post-graduate jobs
Administer PI service graduation requirement
Maintain list pre-approved counsel
Counsel students on track
Expand student participation PS hours
Collaborate with agencies create opportunities
Explore remote opportunities
Explore community partnerships create projects
Enhance alumni relationship PI
Enhance alumni engagement PI
Enhance alumni relationship pro bono
Enhance alumni engagement pro bono
Submit required reporting
Partner with Career Services
Ensure employment data collection
Ensure employment data reporting
Oversee public sector job postings
Oversee online job postings
Work with graduates securing employment
Ensure employment survey completed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with OCS; Collaborate Public Service Committee; Work with Dean; Work with Associate Dean; Work with Asst Dean Career Services; Collaborate with community partners; Partner with Career Services
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Public speaking
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