Program Attorney - Community Outreach Programs Manager

POSITION DETAILS

About CLSJ: Founded in 1986, the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College (CLSJ) provides legal advocacy, community education, research, and organizing support on critical social justice issues in New York City and beyond. CLSJ is is a unit of Medgar that envisions a civically educated and engaged electorate within marginalized communities that consistently builds political power to marshal the representation and resources necessary for its communities to thrive. CLSJ provides effective legal advocacy, conducts community education campaigns, facilitates research and builds organizing capacity on behalf of the disenfranchised.

About Medgar Evers College: Medgar Evers College (Medgar), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty three colleges within the dynamic City University New York (CUNY) System. Named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling 7,000 students in degree programs.

About the Position:

The CLSJ Program Attorney (CUNY Title: Community Outreach and Legal Advocacy Programs Manager ) plays a key role in advancing the Center's mission by combining legal expertise, program management, and community engagement to support CLSJ’s advocacy and education efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Esmeralda Simmons Pre-Law Preparatory Program , including program design, evaluation, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term goals for CLSJ’s programs, ensuring alignment with the Center’s mission and community needs.
• Represent CLSJ in legal matters.
• Supervise the Pre-Law Preparatory Program team, providing leadership and guidance to staff and program participants.
• Collaborate with CLSJ leadership to design and implement a comprehensive community outreach plan, engaging individuals, organizations, and partners in support of the Center’s work.
• Assist in planning and executing forums, conferences, and special events that promote CLSJ’s mission and priorities.
• Participate in fundraising and development activities to sustain and expand the Center’s programs.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for social justice , experience in legal advocacy and community organizing , and a commitment to empowering communities through education and capacity building .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and six year's related experience
• Must be licensed to practice law in New York State and be in good standing
• A minimum of three years state and federal litigation on civil rights cases
• Administrative and supervisory experience
• Prior experience with community-based organization or institutions preferred

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages a program or service providing community outreach and services on behalf of a College or Unit.

• Defines program goals, objectives, risks, and roles and responsibilities
• Collaborates with external organizations and community stakeholders to plan and execute program activities
• Develops and delivers direct service to external clientele
• Collects data on outcomes, and analyzes and reports results while planning new and improved services
• May manage an office staff of employees and/or volunteers, and have responsibility for fiscal administration
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

$78,000-$85,000

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) to info@clsj.org.

CLOSING DATE

April 18, 2025

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CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 29804

Location: Medgar Evers College