Truman Fellow in Entrepreneurship Law Education - 53946
- Employer
- University of Missouri Kansas City
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 24, 2021
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Job Details
Hiring Department
School of Law
Job Description
The 2021 Entrepreneurship Law Education ("EshipLaw Fellow") would be assigned to work on matters pertaining to legal issues education and access to legal services education pursued through two Law School operations: (1) the Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic (“ELS Clinic”), and (2) the administration and curating of the EshipLaw Website (www.eshiplaw.org). Specifically:
- Regarding the ELS Clinic: Reporting to Prof. Merrick, Director of the ELS Clinic, the Fellow would assist with: (a) the creation of educational content (for example, FAQs, checklists, videos, and other materials for posting on an ELS Clinic website); (b) interactions among the ELS Clinic, the City of KCMO’s KC BizCare office, and KC SourceLink on education on entrepreneurship law subjects and on avenues for entrepreneurs to obtain related legal services; and (c) planning and implementation of one or more educational webinars on selected entrepreneurship law matters.
- Regarding the EshipLaw Website: Reporting to Prof. Luppino, Director of the Law School’s Entrepreneurship Programs, the Fellow would assist with: (a) refreshing and expansion of the content on the publicly accessible portions of the EshipLaw website that pertain to education on entrepreneurship law subjects (for example, FAQs, checklists, videos, and other materials for posting on an EshipLaw website) and on avenues for entrepreneurs to obtain related legal services (across the U.S.); and (b) in collaboration with entrepreneurship faculty in the EshipLaw network from across the country, planning and implementation of one or more educational webinars on selected entrepreneurship law matters.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong record of performance in law school business and tax courses/clinics
- Prior experience working with businesses and entrepreneurs
- Strong skills in oral and written communications
- Comfort with using technology in word processing, surveys, and spreadsheets
- Experience with graphic design and website design
Full Time/Part Time
100% FTE non-benefit eligible position for 6 month appointment.
Salary
$3,250 per month
Application Deadline
March 19, 2021
Equal Employment Opportunity
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The University of Missouri-Kansas City, one of four universities of the University of Missouri System (UM System), is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs. The University is designated as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is home to 13 colleges and schools; indeed, few urban universities have the depth and breadth of disciplines (ranging from medicine to the performing arts) offered at UMKC. The University enrolls more than 16,000 students, coming from 48 states and more than 95 countries, in more than 125 academic areas. The student population includes 47% undergraduates, 31% graduates and 22% dual-enrolled HS students. Providing a stimulating classroom experience is paramount at UMKC. The institution’s diverse and international faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field at an impressive 83%. UMKC has earned national and international recognition for the quality of its faculty, students, research and community leadership.
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The University is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million and a diverse portfolio of industries and businesses. Home to a diverse base of corporate centers, high-tech firms and prominent non-profits, Kansas City is an inspiring example of 21st century economic transformation, with UMKC sitting at its heart. From thriving corporate headquarters such Garmin to tech startups such as ZOLOZ and ShotTracker, KC’s business community is strong.
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