Business and Finance Clinic Administrator

Business And Finance Clinic Administrator

The Business and Finance Clinic Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Law School's clinical programs. Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Programs and the Managing Attorney, this position requires a proactive individual with strong systems thinking abilities, financial acumen, and a commitment to supporting the Clinic's mission of providing high-quality legal services to clients while offering invaluable experiential learning opportunities for law students. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including strategic planning support, financial management, and oversight of operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management : 40%
• Primary responsibility for the financial operations of the Law School Clinics, including budget development, monitoring, and reporting, in consultation with the Associate Director and Managing Attorney.
• Process reimbursements for clinic-related expenses for clinical faculty, students, staff and clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to university policies.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports.
• Plan travel itineraries and utilize Concur or other relevant software for travel and expense management.
• Liaise with the Law School Business Office to onboard vendors required for clinic operations and process payments to vendors and other external parties, including facilitating payment for expert witnesses, guest speakers, and clinic partner organizations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines, including those related to client trust accounts (IOLTA).
• Compliance and Reporting : 20%
• Liaise with the Business Office to prepare annual tax filing for the Law School Clinics.
• Ensure that the clinics operate in compliance with all relevant ethical rules, professional standards, and university policies.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Law School administration, funding agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Monitor and track clinic data and performance metrics.
• Faculty Support : 20%
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty related to reimbursements and financial matters connected to clinic management.
• Perform other administrative tasks identified by the Associate Director of the Law Clinic as needed, including programmatic assistance for faculty related to their nonclinical responsibilities as members of the law faculty.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned : 10%
• Assist with the daily operational needs of the Clinic. This includes, but is not limited to, providing high-level administrative support to faculty, students, and senior administrators as needed.

Minimum Qualifications