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        If you want a fantastic career and the opportunity to work in a idyllic
setting with a wonderful group of people, READ ON.
 
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
Position description:
 
The Director of Legal Affairs provides legal services and supervises a
full-time staff person.  The Director reports to the Office of the
President.  Services involve federal and state compliance, grievance
policies and procedures, contracts and other documents, and drafting and
reviewing policies.  Interprets federal, state, local and Board of Regents
policies and regulations.  The Director reviews legal issues and summarizes
the trends affecting higher education. The Director serves as the
Affirmative Action Officer.  The Director also serves as the Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR)  liaison for the institution in the University
Georgia System and chairs the ADR institutional committee.
 
Qualifications:
 
Degree from an accredited law school (J.D. or LL.B.) with strong academic
credentials; at least three years of practice and experience, with
familiarity in litigation and trial procedures.  Must have excellent oral
and written communication skills with the ability to plan and manage
multiple tasks; must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with
diverse constituents in higher education setting.  Must possess strong
analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.  Must be admitted to
practice and in good standing in a state bar association.
 
Preferred experience in higher education setting or government agency
practice.  Preference will be given to candidates who are admitted to the
Georgia State Bar.  Candidates must obtain admission to the Georgia State
Bar within 12 months from appointment.  Desired qualifications include law
review or legal writing experience, experience in or working knowledge of
higher education administration, and knowledgeable in employment law.
 
Salary:                 Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
Application date:       Screening of applicants will begin on March 31, 1998, and
will continue until the position is filled.
 
Starting date:          June 1, 1998.
 
Application Procedures: Submit letter of application, discussing work
experience and accomplishments relative to the position qualifications, and
current resume and transcripts of all degrees earned, with  two (2)
confidential letters of evaluation sent directly to:
 
Mr. Maxwell Allen
Director of University Relations
Georgia College & State University,
CBX 097
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Http://www.gcsu.edu/main
Telephone inquiries until April 2, 1998: 912-445-2037; after April 2, 1998:
912-445-4477.
 
 
GC&SU, established in 1889, is the Public Liberal Arts University of
Georgia.  It is one of 34 institutions in the University System of Georgia.
Located in historic Milledgeville, GC&SU has an enrollment of 5,600
students with a full range of student activity and athletic programs. It is
approximately 90 mils southeast of Atlanta and 30 miles northeast of Macon
in the center of Georgia.  Nearby Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee provide
many recreational opportunities.  Modern health facilities, public schools
and successful business industries contribute to the area's growth.
 
 
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
 
Feel free to call me:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daphne D. Sipes, J.D.
Georgia College & State University
Director of Legal Affairs
Campus Box 41
Milledgeville, GA 31061-0490
Phone (912) 445-2037
Fax (912) 445-2049