Assistant Campus Counsel And Counsel Disability Compliance

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Assistant Campus Counsel and Counsel, Disability Compliance (0202U)
The candidate will have responsibility for handling a variety of moderately to very complex assigned legal projects in the area of disability rights. Will split time evenly between the Oakland and Berkeley offices of OGC reporting jointly to the Deputy General Counsel for Educational Affairs, Campus Service, Public Accountability and Governance in Oakland and the Chief Campus Counsel at Berkeley. Will provide service to the UC Office of the President and any of nine non-Berkeley University campuses; will provide service to the campus. Will: advise University offices with responsibility for monitoring compliance with disability laws and regulations; advise University offices with responsibilities for supporting students, staff, and faculty with disabilities; draft, review and revise a variety of disability-related documents, such as policies, agreements, and guidance; support the University’s response to litigation in the disability rights area; participate in negotiations arising from disability-related claims; and respond to agency investigations of alleged disability discrimination. Will perform these functions with moderate oversight and supervision by more experienced attorneys. Demonstrates a proactive approach to establishing effective relationships with key internal (local and Systemwide) and external constituencies; understands the diverse needs and agendas of various stakeholder groups; creates and fosters an environment that ensures collegiality and information sharing, while recognizing the need for timely decision making Effectively communicates with administrators, students, faculty and staff. Engage in professional, candid, timely, practical, and respectful communications regarding the campus’s disability law obligations that are constructive and promote University goals, legal compliance and resolution of issues. Appropriately disseminate information relating to disability law to the Office of General Counsel attorneys and administrative staff, senior leadership of the University and outside counsel. Meaningfully contribute toward the success of initiatives of others by providing appropriate legal services (including advice) or deliverables in a timely, accurate, practical and respectful manner. Resource Management and Financial Budget Develops strategic goals and objectives to achieve accountability and efficient stewardship of University resources (operational, financial, and human), in a manner consistent with Systemwide objectives and initiatives. Comply with record keeping effort designed to monitor resource allocation, including timesheets. Comply with delegations of authority for contracting, purchasing and committing University funds. Contribute to the development of quality management data by adhering to OLA data tracking protocols. Support management in minimizing unplanned staff absences. Diversity Demonstrates an active and engaged commitment to diversity. Works to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates and promotes respect for diversity of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran in the University. The percentage assigned this responsibility reflects the actual time expected to be devoted to this responsibility, but it is a responsibility that should be practiced in all aspects of the position. Comply with University wide diversity efforts such as on-line diversity awareness training. Client Service Understands that UC is a large, complex organization with many internal and external clients. Carries out UC’s organizational philosophy to provide the best possible services in support of its mission: teaching, research and public service. Determines whether a program or activity impedes or advances the University’s goals. Provide high quality, timely, relevant and solution-oriented counsel as a legal disability specialist on moderately to very complex legal issues by means of effective research and communication of advice, both written and oral. Consult colleagues, as appropriate, regarding development and presentation of alternative approaches to addressing an issue, including analysis of risks associated with each alternative, to permit clients to assess appropriate/acceptable risk tolerance. Ensure service according to priorities established by supervisor. Principles of Community Fosters a positive working and learning environment, by maintaining a climate of collaboration, fairness, cooperation, and professionalism. Practices and integrates these basic principles in all interactions. Exemplify these values, as expressed by the campus, in their own conduct. Respectful of reporting relationships, both theirs and the reporting relationships of others. Contributes toward the success of others through efforts such as sharing of information, opinions and work product with colleagues, senior leadership of OLA and OGC, and as appropriate, the larger University community.

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