Administrative Assistant for Graduate and International Legal Programs

University of Denver•Denver, CO

9h•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

A national leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most innovative and ascendant law schools. The law school features an outstanding and diverse student body, a community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. Located in a beautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College of Law supports a full-time JD program, a part-time weekend JD program, a range of pioneering Master’s programs, and a set of esteemed specialty programs – including a nationally recognized clinical program. Position Summary Reporting directly to law school’s Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs, the Administrative Assistant for Graduate and International Legal Programs supports the Associate Dean in the advancement and development of graduate and international legal programs at the Sturm College of Law through general administrative support, including with events, student and stakeholder engagement, expenses and travel support, scheduling, and admissions matters. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with limited supervision
Ability to take and receive direction
Ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
Strong student and customer support orientation
Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints
Proficiency with relevant technologies, including Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint); ability to gain proficiency in technologies as needed, such as Qualtrics, Banner, and Canvas
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent training and experience
Ability to read, speak, and write fluently in English

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a legal or higher education office environment providing administrative or coordination support.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for the Associate Dean for matters related to graduate and international legal programs.
In coordination with the Associate Dean, facilitate events for the graduate and international legal programs, in collaboration with relevant law school staff.
Support the Associate Dean with scheduling, expenses, and travel arrangements, working with Concur.
Support the Associate Dean with tasks related to student recruitment and engagement, including managing records, compiling data, and supporting admissions.
Support the Associate Dean’s work on curriculum, degree planning, and adjunct faculty relations.
Support the Associate Dean’s engagement with alumni and relevant stakeholders.
Other duties as needed to support the graduate and international legal programs at the Sturm College of Law.