Faculty Assistant, Administrative

$21 - $23/Yr

Brooklyn Law School - Brooklyn, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Brooklyn, NY

Educational Services

About the position

Brooklyn Law School, established in 1901, is a prestigious, independent institution located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. We are currently seeking a dedicated Faculty Assistant to join our esteemed educational institution, which boasts a dynamic employee and student community and a strong commitment to fostering the next generation of ethical and talented lawyers. Reporting directly to the Faculty Assistant Supervisor, the Faculty Assistant will undertake various responsibilities to support faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various class-related tasks, including: the preparation of seating charts, index cards, and tent cards; organizing and copying classroom materials; posting numerous web course class assignments, materials, and announcements; and all other activities in support of classroom teaching.
• Prepare emails, correspondence, and memoranda (internal and external).
• Set up AV requests and reserve conference rooms and classrooms as needed.
• Maintain and update faculty bio/publication information and assist professors with the circulation of their scholarly work.
• Coordinate classroom and office supply orders, prepare and organize faculty reimbursement requests.
• Facilitate communication with students, faculty peers, and administrators, as well as peers at other schools.
• Assist with faculty and administrative committees, centers, and other programs as needed.
• Organize and maintain attendance records for students in each class for each semester in accordance with the ABA.
• Assist colleagues with work-surplus as well as temporary coverage for Faculty and Deans' Assistants.

Requirements

• Experience in legal practice, such as a law firm, legal nonprofit organization, or higher education institution (preferably a law school).
• Associate degree with one (1) year or more of related legal, nonprofit, or commensurate professional experience; or a high school diploma (HSD) with three (3) or more years of related legal administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, and Outlook.
• Experience in Canvas or a similar learning management system preferred.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, ensuring efficient workflow and task management.
• Significant attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrates initiative and is dependable, punctual, and flexible.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Sick, personal and vacation paid time off.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Dependent tuition scholarship (Pre-K through undergraduate college).
• Additional summer Friday PTO.