BLANK AST 2 (International Law Administrative and Marketing Assistant)

The UC Davis School of Law is consistently ranked among the premier law schools in the United States overall and in terms of faculty and student quality and diversity. The school has nearly 600 Juris Doctor (JD) students enrolled in the full-time 3-year program, as well as a LL.M Program, certificates in Public Service Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law and Tax Law, and Joint Degree programs, including JD/MBA, and JD/MA.

The International Law Programs department of UC Davis School of Law offers top-quality education opportunities in U.S. legal systems and concepts to law students, practicing lawyers and judges, and academics from around the world. This office operates summer law programs designed for foreign legal professionals, both “open enrollment” and “customized” programs, as well as the graduate program in law (LL.M. academic year program) and the Visiting Scholars and J.D. Exchange programs and CILC seminars. Over 150 foreign attorneys attend the intensive summer programs during an 8-week period June to August, and 50 to 60 law students attend the academic year-long LL.M. degree program.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Assistant Dean and the Assistant Director for International Programs, this position will provide mid-level administrative, logistical, academic and general marketing support and coordination for programs within the International Law Programs department, including the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, summer open enrollment programs, custom programs, visiting scholars, CILC and exchange students. Assist with admissions processing for LL.M. students and enrollment processing for summer open enrollment, custom and exchange applications. Provide student and instructor support, programmatic and marketing support, plan for, assist with and attend program events and field trips, compile and maintain comprehensive information on alumni data information project, and offer basic marketing assistance. Assist with training and assigning tasks for student assistants. Perform a wide range of duties requiring confidentiality, decision-making skills, and sound judgement.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift course materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Driver’s license required.
• Work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends.
• Restricted vacation schedule during peak season (June to August).
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Customer service experience in an office environment to handle client/customer inquiries professionally, expediently, and with minimum direction.
• Experience assisting with the planning and coordinating logistics of events.
• Experience working independently to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple detailed projects, adapt to changing work priorities, and perform interrelated tasks.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems, including advanced features.
• Experience using database systems.
• Experience working in a higher education environment

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Interpersonal, verbal and written skills to communicate in person, by e-mail and on the phone with a diverse group of staff, students and clientele.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience with cross-cultural environments.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Organizational and problem- solving skills.
• Knowledge of effective social media methods.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.