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The Senior Director of the Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs (OCP) will serve as key deputy to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, working closely on developing, strengthening and managing the clinical academic and pro bono programs, strategy, and operations. This position will manage a team of senior level direct reports including practicing attorneys.  

As a Senior Director you will: 

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF OCP 

• Partner with Associate Dean to manage annual strategic planning process for OCP. 
• Oversee operational management and track progress towards annual and multi-year strategic plan. 
• Coordinate other OCP team related operations such as team meetings, annual retreat. 
• Direct program data analysis and reporting with Assistant Director for Curriculum Planning and Registration and Communications Coordinator. 
• Assist Associate Dean with Human Resource issues related to personnel in the in-house clinics and Student Practice Organizations (SPOs). 
   

 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 

• Lead strategy or management projects related to academic program as assigned by the Associate Dean. 
• Support agenda and implementation of the Clinical Committee. 
• Oversee the Externship Program through strategic partnership with the Director of Externships. 
• Oversee the HLS Independent Clinical Program in conjunction with the Director of Externships and the Attorney Advisor for the LL.M. Program, including meeting with students to assist them to develop viable projects that meet the program requirements. 
• Coordinate with International Legal Studies Program regarding funding for students with approved international projects. 
• Advise students on clinic selection and registration, both on an individual basis and in group settings. 

 
STUDENT PRACTICE ORGANIZATIONS 

• Work with Clinical Faculty and Instructors who supervise the legal work of the SPOs, as well as student leaders, providing support and resources to strengthen SPO work, including developing annual and multi-year priorities for SPO program.  
   

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, will be required to perform other duties as necessary. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years? relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

We are looking for people with:

• J.D. Degree 
• Ability to participate in and execute complex strategic planning  
• Ability to operationalize strategic plans to achieve outcomes  
• Ability to build professional relationships with various constituencies - students, faculty, clinicians, outside attorneys, staff in other offices 
• Discretion, diplomacy and good judgment 
• Ability to balance competing demands and priorities  
• Capacity to take initiative in identifying and evaluating new opportunities  
• Interest in the public service mission of the clinics and SPOs 

Standard Schedule: Full Time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources

Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 060. Please visit? Harvard's Salary Ranges? to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard?s academic purposes. 

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university?s non-discrimination policy. Harvard?s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. 

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