Program Director LL.M

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Global Engagement, and working in coordination with the Program Manager, the Director of LL.M. and International Programs has responsibility for creating and executing the LL.M. student experience from orientation to graduation. The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the College of Law's Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, supporting international students throughout their journey at FIU College of Law.

• Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, create and execute a rich, nurturing, and supportive experience for LL.M. students from orientation through graduation, collaborating with the Program Manager and colleagues across the College of Law.
• Work with the Associate Dean to develop and execute onboarding and orientation programs for LL.M. students.
• Annually create, review, and update processes, policies, messages, resources, and content for LL.M. student onboarding and matriculation requirements, including bar exam information.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory University trainings and follow up with students as needed.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean to create and execute professional development programs, workshops, academic programs, social events, and other activities for LL.M. students.
• Gain and maintain expertise in bar admission rules for foreign-trained lawyers; serve as the contact for students with respect to bar examination questions.
• Host information sessions and webinars for students on bar examination requirements and procedures; maintain data on bar passage rates for LL.M. students.
• Serve as an academic advisor to LL.M. students, providing guidance on course selection, program requirements, and academic planning.
• Create student feedback and data collection processes, such as surveys, throughout the academic year.
• Supervises staff and manages resources and administrative processes to ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects and programs offered by the Office of International and Graduate Studies of the College of Law are accomplished. Evaluates program operation in meeting stated objectives in coordination with the Office of International and Graduate Studies of the College of Law.
• Prepare for and stay current on all recruiting presentations; participate in online and in-person recruiting and yield events as needed. Lead efforts to promote and advertise the LL.M. program locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Review applications for admission, attend selection committee meetings, interview applicants as needed, and assist in making admission and merit-based award recommendations and decisions.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean, monitor, report on, and evaluate LL.M. program performance; implement policies and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and standards. Recommend changes to LL.M. program policies and procedures to improve student experience and program effectiveness.
• Work with the Program Manager to develop and refine policies and practices that optimize LL.M. program operations.
• Develop and implement assessment plans for the LL.M. program to comply with university and ABA accreditation requirements.Collect, analyze, and report data on student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, and student satisfaction.
• Track and analyze LL.M. student academic performance, retention rates, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Prepare annual program reports and assessment documentation for internal review and external accreditation bodies.
• Represent the LL.M. program and Office of Graduate Studies and Global Engagement at internal and external meetings and events.
• Participate as a member of College of Law, campus, and university committees relevant to graduate legal education and international student support.

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience or Master's degree in business, education, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience.

Law degree from a U.S. institution (no bar admission required) and 3-5 years of administrative, teaching, or research experience. Working knowledge of Spanish and other languages desired.

Administrative

$85,000 - $95,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 4:00 PM

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• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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