During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will
continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities.  We
will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews)
for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world.  The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

Serves as second in command to ABA membership entity Director to provide overall management and direction, including providing strategies and procedural guidance to member leaders and staff. Serves as principle contact in Director’s absence. Manages assigned staff, projects/programs and budget (development and monitoring).

The Associate Director, under the direction of and reporting to the Managing Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion in the Profession (Center), provides substantive project, meeting, and marketing management support to the nine constituent entities and appointed volunteer lawyer leaders within the Center (most notably the ABA Diversity and Inclusion Center and Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council), including leading the development, implementation, and management of multiple existing and future diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.  The Associate Director also assists the Managing Director with outreach and support to other ABA departments and entities on a host of DEI issues, such as, collection and reporting of ABA member and leadership diversity data, development of entity DEI plans and DEI training, and management of the ABA Member DEI Plan.

 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

Works with entity Director to manage overall entity operations, administration and membership activities. In Director’s absence, serves as the principle contact for the entity including volunteer leadership, members and staff.

Develops, monitors and reports on entity budget (or assigned components therein) ensuring annual dues and/or non-dues revenue financial goals are met.

Supervises one or more staff reports (direct and/or indirect). Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations for each.

Provides direction and staff oversight for volunteer leadership which may include scheduled meetings; leadership training; implementation of new projects; by-law and policy compliance and development; and long range strategic planning

Oversees multiple high profile projects which may include education, legislative initiatives, publishing projects, marketing, sponsorships and/or grant administration.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)

4-6 years progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in association, corporation, or comparable work environment.

Experience in program/project management, marketing, and budget development and monitoring.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Appropriate judgment, diplomacy and professional demeanor.

Candidate must possess computer skills transferable to ABA tools and databases. 

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

3-5 years  of  experience  leading  and managing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs preferred.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

Residency requirements may apply.

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