Dean of Law jobs in Biloxi, MS

Dean of Law manages administrative functions of the college of law. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Law leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Law requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Law manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Law typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Housing Law Campaign Director
  • Mississippi Center for Justice
  • Biloxi, MS FULL_TIME
  • The Mississippi Center for Justice (“MCJ”) seeks a Housing Law Campaign Director (“HCD”) for MCJ’s Gulf Coast office in Biloxi, Mississippi. MCJ seeks an attorney whose substantive law concentrations/educational background/clinical experience include exposure to the Fair Housing Act and the Mississippi Landlord/Tenant Act.

    Position Summary

    As a full-time employee, based in Biloxi, Mississippi and reporting to the Director of Advocacy and Policy (“DOAP”), the HCD is responsible for the oversight and management of all projects and initiatives related to MCJ’s campaign to promote affordable housing, end discriminatory housing practices, protect and expand tenants’ rights, and promote governmental policy decision-making that addresses the housing issues facing low and moderate-income Mississippians. The HCD’s responsibilities include the leadership of campaign strategic planning; the identification, cultivation and harvesting of the funding necessary to support the work of the Campaign; managing the campaign budget; the day-to-day management of the Housing Campaign staff, including but not limited to the assignment of staff to Campaign projects; the creation, with staff input, of work plans to facilitate the completion of project action steps and the achievement of project goals; the management of grant reporting, and the development of the annual budget for the campaign.

    As Housing Law Campaign Director, specific job responsibilities will include:

    Staff Management

    · Develop job descriptions, list positions, interview, oversee onboarding and orientation process and perform other duties related to the hiring of new staff;

    · Supervise staff and support with respective job duties and responsibilities;

    · Conduct regular staff meetings and plan bi-annual Housing Law Campaign retreat to discuss goals, measure progress, and assess challenges;

    · Coordinate the supervision of student volunteers and interns, supervise the development and management of student projects;

    · Perform annual evaluations;

    · Monitor time management for staff including semi-monthly timesheets, leave requests, etc.

    Project Management

    · Manage multiple projects and grants concurrently and maintain work plans for each body of work;

    · Collaborate with other MCJ Campaign Directors when appropriate;

    · Manage Housing Law Campaign budget including monthly budget reconciliation;

    · Lead efforts related to research, policy development, program implementation, partnership building, strategic and collaborative thinking;

    · Work with coalition partners to develop consistent messaging and navigate relationships with partners across diverse communities and social justice movements;

    · Maintain relationships with state, federal, regional, and national partnerships and coalitions, agencies and collaborations;

    · Represent MCJ on boards, advisory councils, committees, etc. to complement our work and to better serve the represented community.

    Administrative Functions

    · Attend monthly Advocacy Council meetings with President/CEO and support as directed;

    · Work closely with the DOAP to advance the objectives and goals of the Housing Law Campaign;

    · Create a strategic development plan for the Housing Law Campaign and update yearly;

    · Provide monthly highlights to advocacy director;

    · Work with all internal staff, stakeholders, vendors/contractors, and others to support the overall success of the Housing Law Campaign;

    · Review and approve campaign expenditures.

    Public Policy and Legislative Engagement

    · Advocate for housing-related policy and legislation, and educate elected officials on pertinent issues;

    · Monitor state and federal housing legislation and other appropriate legislation;

    · Work in collaboration with local, regional, and national partners to advance the mission, goals and objectives of MCJ;

    · Help formulate housing policy agenda and develop strategies to advance goals, objectives, and deliverables for the Housing Law Campaign.

    Development/Fundraising

    · Assist with grants and prepare applications, interim, and final reports with supporting documentation in collaboration with MCJ Finance and Accounting to ensure grant compliance;

    · Identify and pursue potential funding for the Housing Law Campaign. This includes responsibility for writing or co-writing grants, cultivating foundation support, and pursuing other governmental and non-governmental sources of funding;

    · Maintain and nurture relationships with funders and attend grantee convening’s, learning opportunities, meetings, etc.;

    · Create and update work plans to correlate to each grant/body of work including deliverables, timeline, responsible party, etc.

    Communications

    · Collaborate with MCJ’s Communications Director and national partner communications firms to create media strategies to support advocacy and policy campaigns;

    · Create content for letters to the editor, op-eds, blogs, and social media;

    · Participate in interviews with the media (television, print and/or radio).

    Qualifications

    · Eight (8) years of practical experience in housing advocacy and policy;

    · Litigation experience required, to include Federal Court experience;

    · Experience in writing grant proposals required;

    · Experience in collecting and maintaining data for use in grant proposals, grant reports, organization records and reports;

    · Licensed to practice law in Mississippi;

    · Knowledge of Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act preferred;

    · Knowledge of Mississippi Residential Landlord-Tenant Act required;

    · At least 2-5 years of supervisory experience required;

    · Strong interpersonal communication skills, including experience working with diverse racial, economic, and cultural populations;

    · Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills;

    · Technological competency: Word, Excel, Adobe;

    · Commitment to the mission of the Mississippi Center for Justice.

    To Apply: Please send brief letter of interest, resume, and three (3) references, including two from former employers, to:

    Harya Tarekegn, Director of Advocacy and Policy

    htarekegn@mscenterforjustice.org

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $81,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Experience:

    • Fair Housing regulations: 8 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Mississippi Bar License (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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Assistant in Training
  • Buckle
  • Biloxi, MS
  • Summary Buckle is seeking experienced and talented individuals who desire to take their skills to the next level. As an ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seeking a part-time babysitter near for 2 kids.
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Biloxi, MS
  • Seeking a part-time babysitter near 39531 for 2 kids. Must have experience and references. CPR/First Aid preferred. Duti...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Interested in daycare providers near
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Gulfport, MS
  • A poised daycare provider near 39504 with a passion for nurturing and aiding children's development. Skilled in maintain...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Looking for daycare providers near
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Looking for daycare providers near 39503. Responsible for the care and supervision of young ones. Creating a safe and nu...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Biloxi, MS
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Protestant Religious Education Coordinator
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Job Title : Protestant Religious Education Coordinator Job Type : Full-time Location : Keesler Chapel, Biloxi , MS 39534...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-time infant care babysitter needed near
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Part-time infant care babysitter needed near 39505. Must have experience with infants and passion for child care. Reliab...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MAA Professional Music Teacher Store 3503
  • Music and Arts
  • Biloxi, MS
  • Are you a people person who loves solving problems? Do you love music? Do you believe in the power of music to bring peo...
  • 5/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

Biloxi (/bɪˈlʌksi/ bi-LUK-see) is a city and one of two county seats of Harrison County, Mississippi, United States (the other seat being the adjoining city of Gulfport). The 2010 United States Census recorded the population as 44,054, and in 2016 the estimated population was 45,975. The area was first settled by French colonists. The city is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area and the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS Combined Statistical Area. Pre-Katrina, Biloxi was the third-largest city in Mississippi, behind Jackson and Gulfport. Due to the widespread destruction and flooding, man...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Law jobs
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Biloxi, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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