Associate General Counsel Job at University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 80639
$115,000 - $129,500 a year
Position Title
Assistant or Associate General Counsel
Department
Finance & Administration
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Job Type
Full-Time
Job EEO Category
Executive/Administrative/Managerial
UNC Background
Our University
Founded in 1889, as the State Normal School of Colorado and tucked between the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s stunning high plains, the University of Northern Colorado has grown from its roots as a teacher’s college into an institution with international draw and status.
UNC is a public doctoral research university that strives to cultivate the unique potential of each of its approximately 9,000 students and is positioned to advance knowledge through discovery because of its just-right size, expert faculty and tradition of research and hands-on learning. By immersing students in innovative teaching and research methods in the classroom and in the field, UNC provides its students with an exceptional educational experience. UNC’s talented and dedicated faculty are housed in its five colleges: Education and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; Natural and Health Sciences; and Performing and Visual Arts.
Acclaimed for its expertise in a broad array of academic disciplines, UNC offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 120 graduate programs on campus, off campus and online. Undergraduate students study in a liberal arts tradition that supports them in exploring broadly, making connections, thinking critically, and using what they learn to make a difference in the world around them. UNC also offers more than 60 extended campus programs throughout the state and online, meeting an increasing demand among adult learners and working students in industry-relevant disciplines. Of UNC’s 120 graduate programs, almost half are taught at satellite locations or online. Research, scholarship, and creative works are essential components of academic life for both faculty and students at UNC. Many undergraduate degree programs require a research experience and most graduate programs require a thesis, capstone project, or dissertation. UNC faculty purposefully connect research and teaching by bringing what they learn from their research into the courses they teach and by inviting students to join their work. Faculty and student work on research, scholarship, and creative works focuses on knowledge creation as well as the application of knowledge to solve real world problems. Surveys of current and former students show that they value these relationships and see them as one of the primary benefits of attending UNC.
There is no typical UNC student. UNC prides itself on being a university where students do not have to conform in order to belong. Whatever their unique talents may be, UNC helps students reach their fullest potential. The university prepares students not only to have successful careers, but also to lead fulfilling lives, engage in intelligent public discourse, participate in government, and thrive in a changing, global world. UNC has a long history of serving students who are often underrepresented at research universities. More than 40% of UNC undergraduates are the first in their family to go to college, one third are underrepresented minorities, and more than one-quarter are eligible for federal need-based financial aid.
There is no typical UNC student. UNC prides itself on being a university where students do not have to conform in order to belong. Whatever their unique talents may be, UNC helps students reach their fullest potential. The university prepares students not only to have successful careers, but also to lead fulfilling lives, engage in intelligent public discourse, participate in government, and thrive in a changing, global world. UNC has a long history of serving students who are often underrepresented at research universities. More than 40% of UNC undergraduates are the first in their family to go to college, one third are underrepresented minorities, and more than one-quarter are eligible for federal need-based financial aid.
Linked to our community since we were founded in 1889, UNC is an important part of the Greeley community and works to actively foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with our city and its residents. Greeley is a warm and welcoming place and a location we are proud to call our home. Recently ranked as the fourth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, Greeley is a community on the move where a robust economy offers a number of enriching opportunities to residents of all ages.
Our Direction: Rowing, Not Drifting 2030
Our strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, brings to life our vision for the university which takes shape in the form of our vision statement, five vision elements, and outcomes that serve as the foundation in support of and in service to UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. It guides the work of our five phases over the next decade, as well as the implementation of our supporting key actions and tactics.
The five vision elements that serve as our foundation are:
- Students First: We exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on all aspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meet their needs and the needs of our community.
- Empower Inclusivity: The diversity within our university and state is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learning occurs through meaningful discussion of shared and different experiences, viewpoints, and ideas.
- Enhance & Invest: The success of students relies on a healthy and strong team. We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster an environment where their individual well-being and sense of belonging are vital to our collective success.
- Innovate & Create: Learning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery, and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and improve instruction. We anticipate and address societal needs by transforming the campus into a creative laboratory that asks questions, solves problems, and shapes Colorado’s future.
- Connect & Celebrate: Strong community connections provide authentic learning experiences and reciprocal partnerships and collaborations. We set the standard for how engaged universities enrich the lives of those on campus, throughout Colorado, and beyond.
Our Imperatives: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we aspire to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. As a diverse team, we develop and learn more together. We value the individuality of each person and recognize how diversity enhances our campus. When you join the UNC family, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that expects intentional collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and local partners.
Physical Demands
General office requirements; ability to utilize technology, computers, phones; communicate effectively with others both in writing and orally; ability to travel as needed across campus or to other agencies or destinations on behalf of the University.
Job Summary
The Assistant or Associate General Counsel serves as a member of the Office of General Counsel and one of the legal advisors to UNC. The individual in this position reports and is responsible to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees for the direction and supervision of assigned legal matters. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel serves, upon approval by the Attorney General, as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado.
This individual will work closely with the Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees on priority items and pressing issues. This individual will have some experience as an attorney and will assist the General Counsel in the provision of general legal counsel and guidance. Responsibilities may include reviewing and maintaining policy, governance and related official documents and records for the University; counseling on the University’s day-to-day legal affairs; and consulting with outside legal counsel on issues and obligations which may include fundraising and planned giving, finance, real estate transactions, human resources and employment matters, taxation, research compliance, contracts, intercollegiate athletics regulation, student-related issues, international agreements, government regulations, government relations, and general liability issues.
Minimum Qualifications
- License to practice law and a minimum of two (2) years of legal practice (for Assistant). Minimum of eight (8) years of legal practice (for Associate).
- Ability to conduct legal research, provide advice on, and draft communications and legal documents regarding a range of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
- Strong professional communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Must be qualified to be approved as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado (requires admission to the Colorado Bar either through current membership or eligibility to promptly waive in).
- Additional minimum criteria for Associate include the demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in high profile and high-pressure situations and the ability to act for the General Counsel in a substantial breadth of topic areas in their absence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer five (5) years of legal practice (for Assistant). Exemplary candidates with fewer than five (5) years of legal practice with a demonstrable interest in higher education law may be considered for an Assistant General Counsel position.”
- Professional experience with higher education or state government.
- Professional experience with the ADA/Rehab Act and Titles VI, VII, and IX.
- Experience advising regarding labor and employment, contracts and transactional, or student conduct matters.
- Experience with public records laws.
- Ability to independently manage and prioritize work while collaborating with diverse groups of constituents.
- Additional preferred criteria for Associate include experience advising a complex organization on a broad range of legal issues OR familiarity with facilitating employee immigration processes and relevant laws.
Organizational Location
University of Northern Colorado
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
E01829
Position Number
E99001
Desired Start Date
08/01/2023
Open Date
05/17/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested persons should apply online at
https://careers.unco.edu
. Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three references, and graduate school transcripts. For information about this position, contact the search chair, Blaine Nickeson at blaine.nickeson@unco.edu.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary compensation ranges for this position are: for Assistant GC $115,000 – 129,500 and for Associate GC $130,000 – $159,500. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
Additional Requirements and Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
AAEO Employer
Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
AAEO Employer
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Unofficial Transcripts
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