Program Committee Chair Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security.  The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI.  Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 
 

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• The Committees Manager is responsible for the substantive committee management of the Section, including coordinating research and development of substantive policy with committee chairs, assisting committee chairs in the drafting of substantive committee reports, assisting in the drafting and submission of developments in the Section's area of law for managing the online committee web page content, development and dissemination of committee newsletters, and the overall organization and management of committees, appointment process, voting process, development of committee meetings, roundtables, and seminars, either stand alone or at major section conferences, managing committee meeting organization at conferences, and coordinating new appointments with the incoming Section Chair, making substantive recommendations for appointments to all committee chair and vice-chair positions, and liaison positions.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Develops, administers, and coordinates all committees and their respective subcommittees and task forces, and the liaison force.
• Research and recommends development of substantive policy. Coordinate with the committee chairs on developing policy and accompanying committee reports. Interfaces with committee chairs on the proper content and format of reports.
• Oversee the committee vice-chair corps in charge of producing submissions for annual review publications and ensures timely submissions throughout the year and proper formatting of submissions.
• Manages the online content of all committee web pages, coordinating with committee chairs and vice chairs in the development of that content, and with the technology staff in the implementation of the content.
• Coordinates the overall organization of the committees, development of committee structure, appointment of vice chairs, committee activities, committee meetings at conferences.
• Works directly with incoming Section Chair on developing a reporting system for committee chair and vice chair performance and assists with recommendations for the appointment process of all committee chairs, vice chairs and liaisons for the coming bar year. Works with the administrative assistant of the Section to assure Redbook input, and updating and administration of the Section leadership lists, databases, and leadership directories.
• Manages the committee lists process and development and maintenance thereof, working with administrative assistant of the Section and technology staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
• A four-year liberal arts college degree, with a focus in public policy or public administration, or similar, or equivalent work experience is required.
• While the individual need not be a lawyer or trained in the substantive area of knowledge of the section, they should have an aptitude to quickly learn the basic substantive issues in the field and related issues in order to assist committee chairs in development of substantive policy, submission of annual review materials, and web page content.
• While the individual need not be a lawyer or trained in the substantive area of knowledge of the section, they should have an aptitude to quickly learn the basic substantive issues in the field and related issues in order to assist committee chairs in development of substantive policy, submission of annual review materials, and web page content.
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of approximately 3-4 times a year.

#ZR