Director of Administration
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (“Legal Aid”) seeks a talented Director of Administration to manage general office operations, technology, support, and facilities. This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Executive Director.
Legal Aid serves Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio. With two full-service law offices (downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio) and a staff of about 95, including 36 attorneys and 15 paralegals, Legal Aid is southwest Ohio’s largest non-profit law firm. Our mission is to reduce poverty and ensure family stability through effective legal assistance.
The Director of Administration is a member of Legal Aid’s senior management team. Success in the position requires strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate staff, nurture lateral relationships, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, and Board members.
The Director of Administration also manages external relationships including vendors, consultants, and colleagues in the legal and non-profit communities.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive starting salary commesurate with background and experience.
- Excellent benefits include healthcare insurance, employee assistance program, employer-paid life and disability insurance, employer-paid retirement plan and 401(k), paid time off.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or commensurate experience; advanced degree preferred.
6+ years management/leadership in professional or non-profit organization.
Supervisory and teambuilding experience.
Experience and competency in Information Technology
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organized and able to prioritize work
Able to effectively coordinate/carryout multiple projects and responsibilities, and work
ahead of deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Qualified candidates should send the listed items, either by email to staffing@lascinti.org or FAX to (513) 241-0047. Subject Line should read: Administrator Hiring Committee
(1) cover letter specific to interest in joining Legal Aid,
(2) current resume, and
(3) contact information for two professional references.
For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2014. This position is open until filled.
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
215 East Ninth Street, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45202
All applications will be acknowledged; please do not call.
Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
The Mission of the Legal Aid Society is to resolve legal problems of low-income people, promote economic and family stability, and reduce poverty through effective legal assistance. Additional information is available on our website, where you can also find the Legal Aid Society’s Annual Report, at www.lascinti.org.