Equal Opportunity Office Fellow

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

September 27, 2023

Posting Details

Posting Number	S09852P
Working Title	Equal Opportunity Office Fellow
Department	EOO-Equal Opportunity Office
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eoo.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
Advertised Salary	$45,000
Posting Date	02/06/2023
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	07/03/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	Application must be fully completed in UGAJOBS to be considered. The Equal Opportunity Office cannot add or update documents to UGAJOBS on your behalf. Please review your application carefully before submitting.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

Classification Title	Attorney
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.0
Minimum Qualifications	Terminal degree required. Additional professional licensure and/or certification in the field may be required.
Preferred Qualifications	Recent law school graduate in good standing from an accredited law school for a one-year fellowship. Term dates of fellowship are July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Flexibility to begin after July 1, 2023, will be considered, but the end term date will remain June 30, 2024. The hiring for the fellowship position will not lead to full-time employment after June 30, 2024, as new recent graduates are hired for the one-year fellowship each year. All applicants must apply through UGAJOBS. A letter of recommendation from a law professor is needed. A fully completed UGAJOBS application must be submitted and all documents, including your resume, cover letter, and writing sample must be included as part of the UGAJOBS application for the EOO Fellow position application to be considered. Applicants that fail to complete all parts of the application will not be considered.The Equal Opportunity Office cannot update or add documents to your application in UGAJOBS on your behalf. Please review your application carefully before submitting.
Position Summary	The University of Georgia Equal Opportunity Office has a one-year fellowship for a law school graduate from an accredited law school. A letter of recommendation from a law professor is needed. This position is intended to help the new attorney develop professionally and gain experience in an in-house counsel position. The Fellow will work with attorneys in the Equal Opportunity Office to assist in dealings with Faculty, Staff, and Administration to, among other things: -Provide advice and counseling to units and colleges on legal and policy issues; -Research and draft memoranda and correspondence; and -Participate in policy review and assessment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position. Seeking a law graduate, prepared to apply for admission to the Georgia Bar. Strong academic credentials. Excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills. Strong work ethic, sense of initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well independently.
Physical Demands	Standard for an office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Work with attorneys in the Equal Opportunity Office to assist in dealings with Faculty, Staff, and Administration to, among other things: -Provide advice and counseling to units and colleges on legal and policy issues, research and draft memoranda and correspondence, and participate in policy review and assessment.
Percentage of time	100