Program Director LL.M

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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

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Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Global Engagement, and working in coordination with the Program Manager, the Director of LL.M. and International Programs has responsibility for creating and executing the LL.M. student experience from orientation to graduation. The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the College of Law's Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, supporting international students throughout their journey at FIU College of Law.

• Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, create and execute a rich, nurturing, and supportive experience for LL.M. students from orientation through graduation, collaborating with the Program Manager and colleagues across the College of Law.
• Work with the Associate Dean to develop and execute onboarding and orientation programs for LL.M. students.
• Annually create, review, and update processes, policies, messages, resources, and content for LL.M. student onboarding and matriculation requirements, including bar exam information.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory University trainings and follow up with students as needed.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean to create and execute professional development programs, workshops, academic programs, social events, and other activities for LL.M. students.
• Gain and maintain expertise in bar admission rules for foreign-trained lawyers; serve as the contact for students with respect to bar examination questions.
• Host information sessions and webinars for students on bar examination requirements and procedures; maintain data on bar passage rates for LL.M. students.
• Serve as an academic advisor to LL.M. students, providing guidance on course selection, program requirements, and academic planning.
• Create student feedback and data collection processes, such as surveys, throughout the academic year.
• Supervises staff and manages resources and administrative processes to ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects and programs offered by the Office of International and Graduate Studies of the College of Law are accomplished. Evaluates program operation in meeting stated objectives in coordination with the Office of International and Graduate Studies of the College of Law.
• Prepare for and stay current on all recruiting presentations; participate in online and in-person recruiting and yield events as needed. Lead efforts to promote and advertise the LL.M. program locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Review applications for admission, attend selection committee meetings, interview applicants as needed, and assist in making admission and merit-based award recommendations and decisions.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean, monitor, report on, and evaluate LL.M. program performance; implement policies and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and standards. Recommend changes to LL.M. program policies and procedures to improve student experience and program effectiveness.
• Work with the Program Manager to develop and refine policies and practices that optimize LL.M. program operations.
• Develop and implement assessment plans for the LL.M. program to comply with university and ABA accreditation requirements. Collect, analyze, and report data on student learning outcomes,…