Program Coordinator, Law School Field Placement

George Washington University
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2023 CLOSED ON 9/7/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Law School Field Placement position at George Washington University?

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:
Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.

The purpose of this role is to provide coordination and administrative support for the Law School's Field Placement Program. The purpose of this role is to provide coordination and administrative support for the Law School's Field Placement Program. This includes managing student outreach and assisting with the office's web content and social media. This role will serve as an initial point of contact for the Field Placement Program, which is one of the largest legal externship programs in the entire. country. This role will answer program questions and meet with, current and prospective students, student groups, other offices, program faculty, and current and prospective employers. This role will also market the program, advise about program requirements and deadlines, and provide functional support for the program and corequisite course instruction.

Functional support could include program registration, corequisite course registration, processing forms, student and employer outreach, managing web presence, marketing, drafting program materials, participating in the planning and execution of events and orientation (including oral presentations), reserving rooms, tracking spending and processing payments, data management, preparing and analyzing reports, responding to routine and complex inquiries, and similar duties. This position may make recommendations regarding program policies and procedures. Although this position does not typically have direct reports, the incumbent may schedule, train and supervise temporary staff or student workers, as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Manage program outreach to prospective and current students and employers
  • Respond to inquiries (email and phone) from, and meet with, current and prospective students, student groups, other offices, faculty, and current and prospective employers to market the program and advise about program requirements and deadlines
  • Review job postings and keep students informed about eligible externships opportunities
  • Review and process electronic registration documents, final submission documents, and forms, maintain related data and archived files, and assist with program and corequisite course enrollment
  • Provide functional support to program faculty, including responding to inquiries regarding program resources and technical issues for traditional and distance courses, and provide training, as needed
  • Draft, edit, test, finalize, distribute, and review /post-program web program forms (including electronic forms)
  • Create, edit, and distribute program marketing materials and brochures
  • Manage and maintain a program web page, portal, and social media
  • Assist with creating and distributing event invitations and tracking responses
  • Assist with pre-event and post-event coordination and set-up (confirming speakers, preparing bios, room reservations, catering, contracts, etc.)
  • Coordinate event materials (brochures, folders, name tags, giveaways, parking passes, etc.)
  • Day-of-event assistance, as needed, including giving oral presentations, technical assistance (videoconferences, slides, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)
  • Coordinate the Program's Fall, Spring, and Summer orientation programs including room reservations, pre-event, post-event, and day-of coordination, event materials, and technical assistance
  • Prepare monthly reports
  • Maintain program listservs
  • Administrative responsibilities will include phone, voicemail, and general errands
  • Provide general assistance to program staff as needed
  • Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean for Field Placement
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Positive and energetic disposition with a collaborative mindset
  • Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively Ability to work independently
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (including grammar) and experience giving oral presentations
  • Experience with social media platforms and database management, particularly in the areas of academics or careers
  • Experience providing customer service or counseling, particularly in an academic or career-related setting
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.
II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: GW Law School (LAW)
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Program Administration
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012307
Job Open Date:
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

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