Service Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of the Center for Consumer Law a

Description

The Center for Consumer Law and Education is a joint consumer assistance project between Marshall University (MU) and WVU College of Law. The CCLE coordinates the development of consumer law, policy, and education research to support and serve consumers. We are committed to empowering and transforming communities.The College of Law at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for an Assistant Director of the Center for Consumer Law and Education which is servicing both WVU Law School and Marshall University, beginning July 1, 2024.

The primary areas of responsibility are service to CCLE (80%) and teaching at WVU College of Law(20%).

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active West Virginia Start Bar license and membership

Responsibilities:

1. Project Management: Oversee ongoing and new projects, ensuring they align with CCLE's joint mission and goals serving both WVU and MU. This includes the Investment Simulation, Financial EmpowerED, Consumer Law Luminary Fellowship Program, CCLE Awareness Events, and the continuing projects including the People's Law School, "How to Navigate a Magistrate Court Claim" website and other existing projects

2. Collaboration Facilitation: Foster collaboration between the directors, faculty, students, and external partners involved in various initiatives, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

3. Financial Oversight: Help to manage the budget and financial aspects of projects and initiatives, making sure resources are allocated efficiently and proposing strategies to maximize the impact of the CCLE's funding sources; seek grant, contract, and gift funding to sustain CCLE.