General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will lead and direct the legal and risk management affairs of the College on a broad spectrum of issues, including federal and state laws governing post-secondary educational institutions (including financial aid) and community colleges, Community College System and College regulations and policies, contracts and grants, employment, due process, insurance, real estate transactions, occupational health and safety programs, and other matters consistent with the College’s mission and objectives; serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team; provide legal and business advice to the Board of Trustees, President, Administration, and faculty on matters affecting the College; and teach law-related courses. Lead the Institutional Advancement Office, including the University Foundation, Inc. Lead and direct the annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts and gift planning, endowment, capital campaigns, alumni and constituent relations efforts, stewardship and advanced services. Provide the comprehensive legal advice to the College President and the Board of Trustees. Assist College President in preparing correspondence and reports. Participate in regularly scheduled and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. Review, evaluate and recommend changes to Board’s by-laws and policies. Draft, review, and provide advice regarding contracts and grants, real estate transactions, and risk management issues. Develop and present workshops to administration, faculty, and students covering applicable legal requirements and College policies. Develop and administer College’s compliance program. Review, evaluate, and recommend changes to employment and human resource policies. Oversee administration of Affirmative Action Plan. Advise Administration about employee performance management, grievances, and due process. Investigate and address allegations of employment discrimination and harassment, EEO complaints, and other employment-related issues. Work collaboratively with the VP of Student Services to address student admissions, financial aid, accommodations, and grievances. Work collaboratively with the VP of Administrative Services to develop and coordinate risk management service programs, including internal auditing, insurance, liability and occupational safety and health programs. Ensure that legal advice is aligned with the requirements of applicable laws and meets the goals and objectives of the College and the needs of the student population. Identify, evaluate, control, and minimize College losses of or damages to physical assets and losses arising out of liability claims. Establish programs to reduce losses. Analyze, evaluate and modify safety methods and procedures. Coordinate, direct, oversee and evaluate College occupational safety and health programs; prepare related reports and documentation. Evaluate and interpret College policies, regulations, rules and procedures as well as federal, state, and local industrial safety laws and procedures. Serve on a variety of committees and task forces; research and develop recommendations related to the administrative affairs of the College. Prepare complex reports and analysis. Interpret and apply College policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Teach law-related courses as needed in the curriculum and continuing education areas of instruction. Maintain: effective work relationships with state and local officials; effective work relationships with College trustees, staff, and faculty; effective work relationships with members of the community, the student population, and College academic and administrative staff. Foster cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Participate in annual professional development training. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the state required. 5+ years practicing law, preferably as counsel to a company and/or educational institution required.

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