Public Legal Education Coordinator

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Law - Centre for Constitutional Studies
Salary range $56,040.79 to $76,820.84
Hours per week 35
Grade 9
Posted date October 21, 2024
Closing date November 4, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a law degree; preference for experience as an educator
• Knowledge of and interest in constitutional issues
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including demonstrated skills in plain language writing
• Excellent organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An understanding of written and verbal French is an asset
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 4, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Keeps abreast of constitutional issues and develops innovative methods for educating the public about them
• Coordinates public legal education projects and events such as the Centre’s Constitution Workshop, Downtown Charter Series and Speaker events
• Develops and maintains the Centre’s extensive public legal education resources
• Ensures the Centre’s presence on social media platforms
• Manages the Student Program: coordinates the hiring of student researchers/writers for the development of public education resources; supervises students and assigns and edits their work
• Researches writes and edits educational material on the Constitution as appropriate
• Oversees student volunteers
• Forms partnerships with other public legal educational providers and legal service providers to collaborate on projects/events
• Develops communications and marketing strategies for events and for the Centre:
• Produces a newsletter that informs readers about Centre projects and events and links them to the Centre website
• Analyzes and reports on usage of the Centre’s website and social media platforms and works to increase user traffic
• Builds relationships with communications personnel within the University and external to the University
• Assists with grant applications and reporting to funders