The Mary & Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute (JHLI), which is funded by a generous endowment from the Jaharis Family Foundation, powers DePaulâ™s nationally-ranked health law program. JHLIâ™s mission is to respond to the ethical, legal, and moral challenges facing the health care field. Among its many endeavors, JHLI hosts high-impact programming and an annual symposium; collaborates with local and national leaders in the field and with an interdisciplinary group of health-focused programs; mentors and advises DePaul students pursuing a career in health law; publishes original content in the form of a blog and health-focused law review; and partners with practitioners to offer an array of employment opportunities for its students. JHLI has earned a strong local reputation and has gained national and international attention for its work. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Faculty Director of the Institute on strategic planning and vision for JHLI, and also works independently to both plan and oversee the important work of the Institute.
What You'll Do:
Plan academic programming and engage in community outreach on behalf of the Institute ⢠Plan JHLIâ™s high-impact annual symposium on a topic at the intersection of health law and intellectual property and/or information technology, with advice and oversight from DePaul faculty members. ⢠Work with the Instituteâ™s Student Board to plan other programming throughout the year, including a CLE speaker series, book talks, and other academic programming. ⢠Collaborate with other academic centers and institutionsâ”both within and outside DePaulâ”on programming and other joint initiatives.
Implement policies to attract the participation of qualified students and implement policies to support those students in their coursework and career goals in health law ⢠Work with the Director of Admissions for the College of Law to attract and recruit qualified students to enroll in DePaulâ™s various health law degree programs ⢠Advise and mentor health law students and coordinate JHLIâ™s professional mentorship program that matches students with a practitioner in the field ⢠Run the summer scholars program, which provides qualified first and second-year DePaul health law students with paid summer positions at some of the most distinguished law firms and health organizations in Chicago ⢠Plan internal programming for the benefit of Institute fellows such as career panels and course advising sessions. ⢠Work to expand the pro bono and community service work that the Institute coordinates on behalf of interested students.
Ensure high-quality content-creation for Institute publications ⢠Edit the Instituteâ™s student-written blog, focusing on cutting edge legal issues affecting the health law field ⢠Work with the Faculty supervisor of the DePaul Health Law Journal to attract quality scholarship for publication. Engage in strategic planning and marketing efforts to promote the reputation of the Institute (15%) ⢠Engage in strategic planning along with the Faculty Director of the Institute and the Dean of the College of Law to further the impact of the Institute and ensure it is a nationally-recognized center of excellence ⢠Pursue strategic alliances to further the goals of the Institute, the Law School, and the University ⢠Work with Director of Marketing for the College of Law to market the work of the Institute
Participate in fundraising, promoting alumni relations, and administering to the budget of the Institute ⢠Engage DePaulâ™s health law alumni
Oversee the Instituteâ™s Advisory Board, to utilize the skill and passion of Board members to the benefit of the Institute ⢠Work with Development personnel to fundraise for the Institute and its students ⢠Administer to a budget and employ responsible financial planning for the Institute The Executive Director may also engage in independent scholarly activities, including research and writing, lecturing, and teaching, as appropriate.
Administer to a budget and employ responsible financial planning for the Institute.
What You'll Need:
J.D. Degree preferred, but MPH, MJ, or comparable degrees are acceptable as long as candidate can demonstrate relevant health law work experience
At least five years of work experience in the field of health law and/or health policy, with experience at the intersection of health and intellectual property or health and information technology preferred
Excellent writing skills, people skills, and project management capabilities
The Executive Director may also engage in independent scholarly activities, including research and writing, lecturing, and teaching, as appropriate.
Written work or publications in the area of health law and/or health policy are preferred but not required.
Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.