Clinic Director - Community Legal Aid (2026-MP-15)

University of Windsor • Windsor, ON

2d • CA$108,793 - CA$123,629

About The Position

The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty. The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications LL.B/J.D.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Understanding of Community Legal Aid’s mandate, policies and programs
• Proven experience in managing employees, experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and students.
• Experience working in a community legal clinic.
• Experience with strategic planning, risk management and business case planning and managing budgets
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Experience overseeing office operations, especially those relating to financial affairs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Demonstrated commitment for promoting and imbedding Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the delivery of strategic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the clinic, including managing a reduced legal practice and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, funders, community partners, and the Advisory Board.
• Lead strategic planning, business planning, and risk management initiatives in collaboration with the Dean or designate.
• Oversee student experiential learning and support a high-quality educational environment.
• Provide leadership for all human resources and labour relations functions, including recruitment, performance management, employee development, and policy compliance.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe workplace while promoting continuous improvement and organizational excellence.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
• Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
• Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
• Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
• Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior