Director of External Relations and Special Assistant to the Dean

Date Posted: 07/27/2010
Employer: University of Wyoming College of Law
Location: Laramie, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: DOE

The University of Wyoming College of Law is seeking a Director of External Relations and Special Assistant to the Dean. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College. All applicants should submit a cover letter, resume that addresses how the applicant’s experience meets the job requirements listed in the posting, and at least three references with contact information.

Duties:
Assist with the Dean’s correspondence, scheduling, and office organization; organize meetings for the Dean and the College; serve as a liaison between the Dean and the UW Foundation; assist the Dean with special projects and initiatives; assume primary responsibility for external communications, including producing the College of Law’s electronic newsletter (The Docket) and its print newsletter (Counsel); provide significant administrative and communications support to faculty director of the law school externship program; coordinate the Dean’s and the College’s external relations with alumni, attorneys, judges, legislators, executive branch officials, and the public; coordinate with other academic units; manage joint degree programs; coordinate with the School of Energy Resources; coordinate with campus student services to provide effective financial aid advising to law students; coordinate and plan alumni events, continuing legal education programs, law-related symposia, and other events; manage public relations; and fulfill other duties as assigned by the Dean.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Qualifications:
JD or MA degree, or BA with five years of experience in legal or academic settings is necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work effectively on a team; ability to reliably manage multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively; ability to understand and promote the goals and distinct qualities of the College of Law; demonstrated skills in computer technology including those needed for external communications; ability to communicate with and provide a liaison between the law school and various constituencies, such as the bench, bar, public and other academic units. Must be able to act ethically, professionally and responsibly at all times. Creativity, enthusiasm, energy, discipline, collegiality, passion for excellence and a sense of humor and fair play are essential attributes.

Application Instructions:
All applicants should submit a cover letter, resume that addresses how the applicant’s experience meets the job requirements listed in the posting, and at least three references with contact information to Associate Dean Dee Pridgen, Hiring Committee, University of Wyoming College of Law, Dept. 3035, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. Electronic submissions will be accepted at jrobin12@uwyo.edu. Deadline is Friday, August 27th, 2010.

The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.