Program Associate, Health Justice Policy and Advocacy Clinic

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Apr 16, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom. The Program Associate at The George Washington University Law School will be responsible for supporting administratively the daily work of the Health Justice Policy and Advocacy Clinic at the law school, which is a highly sought-after clinical program with a national reputation and oversubscribed enrollment. The Health Justice Policy and Advocacy Clinic is a litigation, advocacy, and policy clinic that focuses on the development of fundamental lawyering skills through policy and regulatory advocacy, individual client representation, interprofessional collaboration, and community-based problem solving. This position will report to and be supervised by a faculty member who is also the HJPA Clinic's Director. The Program Associate will have the following duties and responsibilities: Manages large docket of cases and projects for the Clinic and for the Clinic Director. Supports student attorneys by preparing and organizing filings, producing briefing books, and all deliverables related to advocacy. Researches and analyzes federal and local policy initiatives to make recommendations to Clinic Director for student projects and Clinic advocacy. Accompanies student attorneys to meetings, court appearances, and briefings. Drafts, publishes, and distributes reports to funders and stakeholders. Maintains records to support faculty assessment and evaluation of student performance. Researches and analyzes relevant cases/statutes, court decisions, legal articles, and other scholarship related to the Clinic's work. Researches and analyzes emerging changes in the bar examination and creates reports and recommendations for the Clinic Director to consider in curricular adjustments. Creates exit surveys and ensure student attorneys complete surveys. Compiles data regarding survey responses to analyze clinic's effectiveness. Tracks student employment upon graduation and maintains contact and employment information for all graduating students. Analyzes the data. Drafts documents related to Clinic matters to publicize the Clinic's work. Coordinates with Communications to update and maintain Clinic website. Develops systems to ensure that Clinic students comply with all ethical and case management responsibilities related to the representation of clients. Supports the Associate Dean for Clinical Programs by producing materials to raise funds to support Clinic. *Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.*
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	An undergraduate degree in social sciences preferred. JD degree preferred. Practice and supervisory experience in health or housing conditions cases and issues. Strong administrative, academic, IT, writing, and research skills. Experience with communications and social media is preferred. Enjoys interacting with & helping students. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and similar operating systems. Attentive to details. Ability to be agile, skilled in prioritizing multiple assignments, and the ability to apply project management skills in order to meet deadlines. Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff in a team environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong writing and communication skills.
Hiring Range	$51,455.52 - $70,708.76
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	GW Law School (LAW)
Family	Academic Affairs
Sub-Family	Program Administration
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (some evenings and weekends when required)
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. - The Limited term of this appointment is 2 years until June 30, 2027 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position.This position is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013674
Job Open Date:	04/16/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:	06/30/2027
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.