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Senior Advisor, Feerick Center for Social Justice

Position Number: 6174824
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Senior Advisor, Feerick Center for Social Justice

School Of Law, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Counsel, the Senior Advisor of the Feerick Center for Social Justice is responsible for the development of the center's advocacy training institute and leading the Center's work in connection with the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program.

Essential Functions

Leads the development of the center's advocacy training institute, which will entail creating training programs and workshops.

Serves as the center's key staff member supporting the center's work in connection with the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP).

Provides guidance and advice to the center's senior team on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Juris Doctor degree with bar admission and current good standing.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development of social justice programs.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated commitment to public interest initiatives.

Demonstrated collaborative ability.

Demonstrated experience developing training programs for pro bono volunteers.

Demonstrated experience and expertise in connection with access to justice.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively.

Excellent professional judgement, ability to assess risk in international legal frameworks, and commitment to principles of confidentiality.

Strong writing and communication skills.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in anti-poverty substantive areas, program design and implementation, pro bono training, and model pro bono management practices.

Minimum Starting Salary: $120,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $150,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9274

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

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