For nearly 40 years, nonprofit AccessLex Institute® has been partnering with our member institutions – the nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools – to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community we serve. From providing free resources for every step of the law school journey to maximizing the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy, we exist to increase access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar. Helix Bar Review is our latest service in pursuit of our nonprofit mission – empowering the next generation of lawyers. Learn more at AccessLex.org and HelixBarReview.org.

Applicant should live near a major airport, residing in or near one of the following cities- Houston, Denver, Phoenix. Annual compensation is $85,000-90,000.

Job Summary
The Regional Director, Center for Education and Financial Capability is an educational trainer, delivering dynamic educational workshops and presentations in person and online; content expert, assisting with the creation of financial education materials; and a financial coach, conducting one-on-one financial coaching sessions on personal finance topics. This person works collaboratively with the Center for Education and Financial Capability Education Services, Pre-Law Services, Strategic Engagement, and Helix Bar Review Engagement teams to execute delivery of product and services to member law schools and partner schools, and affiliated organizations, their students and the graduate/professional and pre-law communities at large.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Establishes and maintains ongoing, direct contact with member schools and partner organizations within assigned region, including in-person visits, phone calls, webinars, emails and other written communications.
• Creates a territory specific business plan to increase engagement with AccessLex products and services, especially AskEDNA and the MAX by AccessLex® financial education program.
• Maintains contact management system (CMS) records, including updating contact information, event tracking and campaign participation.
• Delivers personal finance workshops to prospective law school applicants, current law students and alumni in a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging manner (in-person and virtual).
• Conducts one-on-one student loan strategy conversations and/or other personal finance coaching sessions with prospective law school applicants, current law students and alumni (in-person and virtual).
• Serves as an integral part of the personal finance subject matter expert (SME) team, contributing to the creation of new content, workshops, tools, assessments, and other program materials.
• Collaborates with Helix Bar Review Engagement Regional Directors to recruit, train, and work with student ambassador Champions.
• Maintains knowledge of Company products and services and how they can be utilized for multiple purposes and audiences.
• Offers analysis and recommendations for new services and products that could benefit member schools and their students and recent alumni.
• Contributes to the development and quality control of new products, services, and communications for member schools and their students and recent alumni.
• Serves as company ambassador at industry conferences, tradeshows, and other assigned events.
• In collaboration with the marketing team, maintains social media presence to promote the Company, for lead development and nurturing, and other opportunities.
• Keeps Director aware of any red flag issues in regions under his/her direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). To succeed in the Regional Director, Center for Education and Financial Capability position, the candidate should possess the following KSAs:

• REQUIRED
  • Superior attention to detail and superior organizational and time-management skills
  • Superior writing, verbal communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills
  • Collaborative mindset, ability to give and receive feedback to improve products and services
  • Computer proficiency, including experience with Web-based applications, Zoom, CRM (especially Salesforce), and online collaboration tools
  • Experience conducting in-person, phone and online client meetings and presentations
  • Passion and enthusiasm for financial capability
  • Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) designation (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
• PREFERRED
  • Knowledge of or deep interest in the legal field, law school admissions, financial aid, student services, academic success, debt management, and legal career paths
  • Knowledge of debt management, student loan programs, and applicable regulations
  • Knowledge of student engagement and programming best practices
  • Experience in the graduate and professional education sector
  • Understanding of the impact of financial education on personal and organizational outcomes
  • Expertise in personal finance content
  • Knowledge of event planning and coordination and conference vending
• BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in education-related occupation; on-campus experience preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in client management and relationship building preferred

This is a full-time, exempt position located in a remote office. The incumbent is expected to be present and accessible for at least 40 hours per week, subject to approved leave time, travel and other absences as described in the Employee Handbook or as otherwise agreed by the Company. The Company’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AccessLex Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.