Access to Justice Fellow

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 2

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$45,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Supports and instructs those served by the department with routine to intermediate queries, applies fundamental knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks an engaging and collaborative individual for the position Access to Justice Fellow. Working with a variety of staff and faculty, the fellow will support the law school’s clinics, programs, and initiatives dedicated to addressing barriers to justice for underserved communities, while also providing other support to the law school as needed. This position is expected to last at least one year (12 months) from start of assignment and could be based in-person in either Phoenix or Washington, D.C., or remote.

Salary Range: $45,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Assist faculty, supervising attorneys, and staff in managing clinic and program work focused on housing, family law, immigration, consumer protection, and/or other access-to-justice areas.

• Research and recommend procedures and/or legal technology suitable for law school clinics and academic programs to help address justice barriers.

• Track emerging trends in addressing justice barriers for underserved communities.

• Contribute to policy reports and advocacy initiatives aimed at reducing systemic barriers.

• Track program metrics and outcomes for evaluation and improvement.

• Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.

• Assists faculty with research where appropriate.

• Consults with staff, faculty, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation.

• Participates in the action plans for leadership teams and leaders to direct and guide related program, project, initiative or area of a department.

• Provides support in developing budgets, performance indicators, and accountability reports for new programs and/or budget units.

• Coordinates resources to meet the needs of the area assigned. Monitors the activities of assigned staff.

• Provides training and professional development in the related subject matter or methodology.

• Provides academic assistance to students where appropriate.

• Prepares and conducts related program evaluation activities.

• Develops and facilitates related workshops, conferences, and seminars.

• Resolves field-related problems through written or verbal correspondence.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the College of Law and/or ASU.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Experience in higher education administration.

• Experience maintaining effective working relationships.

• Experience working in a position requiring organizational skills and project management.

• Lived experience with underserved communities and/or experience in public interest positions.

• Experience performing detailed and complex numerical computations and reports, including analysis and evaluation of budgets, planning and other management information systems.

• Experience designing and delivering presentation materials.

• Evidence of effective communication.

Working Environment:

• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

• Regular use of standard office equipment including but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

• Receive and participate in regular review of completed tasks for achievement of established objectives.

Department Statement:

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation’s preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 45 nationally by U.S. News & World Report , ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law’s LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu .

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$16295.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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