Administrative Law - Director Section (part-time)

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• Provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational management to at least one ABA Section, Division or Forum. Oversees development and delivers benefits and services to entity members, including but not limited to publications, CLE and other programs, governance, and other meetings. Administers committee, technology and diversity-related projects and activities. Manage entity finances including budgeting, revenue generation, expense management and reporting. Develops and implements entity communication and marketing plans. Oversee all entity governance activities including procedural guidance to member leaders and staff. Manages entity staff. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Provide leadership and staff resources to ensure the success of entity mission and goals for an entity with a budget(s) of less than $1 million dollars including all revenue generation and expense control.
• Ensure financial success of the entity. Manage revenue generation including development of new and augmentation to existing revenue streams. Develop budgets and manage expenses for all entity activities.
• Manage existing and developing new partnerships, collaboration opportunities and relationships with internal and external entities to further the entity’s mission and goals.
• Under guidance of ABA and the Member Practice Groups leadership, direct the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs within the entity.
• Oversee all entity governance activities. Develop agendas, procedures, and supporting reports; manage all entity records. Work with members on policy creation and legislative efforts.
• Participate and/or lead other ABA activities/projects as part of the management team for the Center for Member Practice Groups
• Provide supervisory management and professional development of the entity staff. Provide leadership, direction, coaching, counseling, performance feedback and, when necessary, discipline to and through an assigned group of team members. Coach, manage, and oversee training and development of all staff. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful interpersonal relationships with staff and member leaders
• Substantive experience in the respective legal fields may be required
• Management experience working with boards of directors and multiple committees and membership structures is a must

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Experience in one or more of the following environments is preferred: association, legal, nonprofit.
• A master’s is preferred, or equivalent previous association management experience. Some entities may require a JD degree.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• Travel Required          

Additional Criteria for consideration

• Number of Staff Managed
• Number of Entities Managed
• Total Number of Members (in all groups)
• Total Budget (for all groups)
• JD Required
• Other management/oversight responsibilities (Standing Committees/Commissions)