General Counsel

OverviewJoin to apply for the General Counsel role at Chemeketa Community College. The General Counsel at Chemeketa Community College is part of the Governance and Administration Division. This position serves as the primary legal advisor, responsible for developing, interpreting, and administering college policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of college matters including claims, contracts, archives, and copyright. This role involves advising various college departments and the Chemeketa Community College Foundation, managing external counsel, and representing the college in negotiations and responses to complaints from external agencies (EEOC/OCR, BOLI). The General Counsel also plays a key role in college governance through committee participation, meeting participation and attendance, contributes to the annual Clery Act Report and provides budget management for the legal department. The position requires effective teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.How to applyWhen applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.ResumeCover LetterUnofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.Job detailsSeniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28