Director Intellectual Property

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Director, Intellectual Property
The candidate will be responsible for pursuing partnerships, both locally and nationally, with corporations, law firms and other institutions of higher education. Will interface with volunteers and IP faculty members to continually evaluate and prioritize the Law School's goals in the IP area. Work to develop new programs that help to fit those goals and collaborate with the IP faculty on existing IP programs and activities, including administering and growing the online IP Certificate Program. Develop and oversee conferences, events, and continuing legal education programs in IP law in consultation with the Law School's IP concentration directors. Develop sponsorship programs for these events and create a financially sustainable model for the Law School's conference and events offerings. In consultation with the Associate Dean of Admission, develop relationships with colleges with strong STEM programs, as well as law firms and other employers of technical specialists, to grow the number of technical specialists attending the Law School. Assist the Dean of Admission on recruitment efforts in this area. In consultation with the Associate Dean for Professional and Career Development, provide practice area-specific career counseling to law students and recent graduates and serve as the Law School's liaison to legal employers to increase IP internship and postgraduate opportunities for current students and recent graduates. Assist with the marketing and communications of the Law School's IP programs in order to enhance the Law School's regional and national reputation in this area. Engage alumni who are practicing in IP law and educate them about the Law School's IP efforts. Coordinate efforts of the Law School's IP Advisory Board. Engage in fundraising, apply for grants, and seek corporate/law firm sponsorships to support the Law School's IP initiatives. Prepare and oversee a budget for the Law School's IP efforts. Grow the number of students in the online IP certificate program. Provide administrative support for the certificate program and advise the director regarding program content. Should have a J.D. degree and practice experience in the area of intellectual property law. Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including alumni and faculty members is required.

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