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.

This position will direct a new project entitled the ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium (“the Consortium”) in conjunction with 50+ ABA accredited law schools.  The Consortium is a national, collaborative effort between the ABA and law schools to identify and advance best practices in policing, including those related to social justice.  The Consortium endeavors to facilitate coordinated and research opportunities for scholars and students and to promote scholarship and scholarly activity (including symposia and academic conferences, in person and online) on issues relating to police practices.  It aims to build fruitful partnerships among academics/researchers and law enforcement leaders and elected officials at the local, state, and national levels, and otherwise to work towards the development and implementation of needed reforms.  The Consortium also will devise and disseminate model curricula for law school adoption and promote other academic activity related to law enforcement practices.

This effort will include creating and maintaining a web presence (website/social media) to raise awareness and share information about best practices in policing, and working with law schools to create and oversee opportunities for law students to contribute to this effort.  The Consortium works in partnership with the ABA Criminal Justice Section, and is advised by a ten-member council of law school deans and ABA representatives.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

-Lead and collaborate in the development of a national, collaborative effort among 50+ law schools and the ABA to achieve the goal of improved police practices, including those related to racial justice.
-Lead and collaborate in the development of assigned project(s), including helping to build partnerships among law schools, police and sheriff departments, law enforcement associations, and organizations involved in police training, and serve as a responsible leader with respect to implementation and communications.
-Work with ABA and law school staff assigned to assist/support Consortium projects.
-Mentor students assigned to the project.

-Document project procedures and establish metrics to gauge project success. Oversee testing against metrics, and recommend modifications, as needed, to ensure projects meet objectives, are operationally efficient, and are compliant with all relevant internal and external guidelines.

-Develop and manage online strategies including website, online communities, and social media communications.
-Serve as lead spokesperson for Consortium, engaging with media, academic community, government and elected officials, and other constituencies and stakeholders.
–Develop, update, and maintain a clearinghouse of both existing and best practices for policing.
-Serve as a resource person for both internal and external audiences regarding assigned project(s).
–Manage the data collection and evaluation efforts of project activities.
-Assist in the development and assessment of student projects and activities.
-Provides staff support for member project teams, as assigned.
–Perform other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

-At least five (5) years’ experience in program development and/or project management, preferably in an association, service-oriented, or educational environment.
–At least three (3) years’ experience in data collection and analysis.
–Demonstrated ability to work productively and respectfully with stakeholders and others from a

diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

–Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills, and familiarity with web-based communications, website design, and digital communications (including social media).

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Previous experience running projects in a virtual environment.

-Understanding of non-profit association organization processes.

-JD degree (or its equivalent), Master of Legal Studies degree, or relevant PhD is a plus.

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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