General Counsel
Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications...
Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the positions listed below. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of 200,000, the hillside campus is just four miles away from downtown Huntsville. AAMU offers its 6,100-student population a wide range of course offerings under the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science. The School of Graduate Studies serves about 1,400 and offers doctoral degree programs in Applied Physics, Food Science, Plant/Soil Science and Reading/Literacy.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary:
Under the supervision of the President, the General Counsel provides legal counsel to include:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews policies and procedures, monitors compliance, and advises the President.
Updates manuals.
Handles EEOC Complaints.
Updates faculty, staff and students due process procedures.
Conducts workshops and provides legal updates as appropriate in the above areas of concern. Interfaces with University outside Counsel.
Coordinates various legal matters with Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Vice President for Institutional Research, Planning and Sponsored Programs, Vice President for Business and Finance, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
J.D. degree and member of the Alabama State Bar Association required. Knowledge of higher education legal environment. Supervisory and administrative experience desired.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for keeping abreast of local, state, federal regulations executive orders and coordinates compliance with regulations.
Demonstrated administrative, management and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of law.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organizes, supervise, and direct the work of others.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SALARY:
The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:
Employment Application
Resume (include all work experience/history)
Cover letter
Unofficial transcript (if applicable)
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