Assistant Director of Advocacy

Tracking Code409-280 Job Description

Non-Faculty position

Serves as the designated Center staff member dedicated to supporting Center- driven advocacy programs, to include external and internal competitions and the efforts of our competition teams and their directors. Supports the Center for Excellence in Advocacy in other Center activities, to include managing the day to day activities of the Advocacy concentration and LL.M. program. Works on all advocacy related programming developed or sponsored by the Center. Works on other tasks as assigned by the Director of the Center for Excellence in Advocacy.

Support Center for Excellence in Advocacy Programs related to maintaining the preeminence of Stetson’s Advocacy reputation. Examples of such support include:

• Supporting Center initiatives on campus, including advocacy board try outs, admitted student events and intramural competitions;
• Assisting in planning, hosting and presenting at Center-sponsored conferences, to include the annual Educating Advocates;
• Manages Advocacy LL.M. recruitment and administrative support;
• Manages Advocacy Concentration and administrative support.
• Manages all regional, national and international competitions hosted by the Advocacy Center
• Manage the LL.M. in Advocacy program, to include such duties as: obtaining the acquiescence of all relevant accreditation bodies, managing the application review and selection process; coordinate with various offices to obtain any necessary technologies, conduct lecture recordings, manage expenditures, recruiting students; and adopting an appropriate feedback and improvement mechanism.
• Provide assistance and over site for operations associated with student body involvement in advocacy programs, completions, and center activities; and assist non-competition teams wishing to travel to competitions that are not covered by the school competition teams.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

J.D. degree required; Stetson grad preferred. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. One to five years’ experience preferred. The preferred candidate will have experience in developing and running programs, or demonstrate the willingness and skill set necessary to develop such expertise. An understanding of working in a nonprofit environment is preferred, with exposure to higher education, a plus. Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, and leadership and management abilities. Has a collaborative work and leadership style, with a capacity to cultivate and build relationships. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including maturity and diplomacy. The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities successfully. Excellent judgment, discretion and professionalism. The flexibility and commitment to periodically work long and/or irregular hours. Maintains confidentiality. Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to the excellence and success of Stetson’s Competition Teams, the Center for Excellence in Advocacy and College of Law. Works with the faculty and staff to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. Proficiency in MS Office.

Job Location Gulfport, Florida, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular