Assistant General Counsel

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7236823 (Ref.No. BSU42514)
Posted: April 18, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The primary function of this professional position is providing legal support and advice to Ball State University’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), which works with faculty and staff in pursuit of external funding for research and other activities consistent with the educational mission of the University. This position will also be involved in providing a wide range of other legal services to the University, including, but not limited to, contract review, legal research, and other projects as assigned.

The Office of General Counsel at Ball State University welcomes applications for the full-time, professional opportunity of Assistant General Counsel.

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Minimum Experience:

At least one to three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience working with sponsored projects, government contracts, etc. Prior experience working for an institution of higher education or a public/governmental entity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct legal support and guidance to the University’s Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), which involves engaging with them on a regular basis. Review and advise on legal aspects of SPA-related agreements, including, but not limited to, grants, subawards, data transfer and use agreements, and other contracts with government agencies and community partners. Partner with SPA to evaluate the processes and workflow between the offices to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness and to address risk, with the goal of maximizing clarity and minimizing complexity of processes. Perform legal research on SPA-related issues. Maintain a current knowledge of state and federal laws, legal opinions, and other guidance, standards, and practices impacting SPA’s work.
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and other documents related to complex business transactions in areas that may include, but are not limited to, procurement, real estate, charter schools, licensing and trademarks, and professional services.
Support the University’s Office of Research Integrity and Interprofessional Community Clinics with the review, drafting, negotiating, and implementation of HIPAA Business Associate agreements.
Conduct research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions.
Provide sound legal advice on wide-ranging legal issues arising in the context of higher education.
Serve on University committees in an ex-officio capacity.
Maintain a current knowledge of legal issues of importance to the University through participation in continuing legal education opportunities and membership in appropriate bar and professional associations.
Effectively prioritize and carry out various projects in an organized and time-sensitive manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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