Legal Studies Program Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

3d • $55,000

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Legal Studies Program Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL. The Legal Studies Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the academic and administrative functions of the Legal Studies program. This position oversees student recruitment, advising, and admissions, guiding prospective and current students through program requirements and maintaining accurate academic records. The Coordinator also manages financial and administrative operations—including student payment processing, faculty compensation paperwork, and purchasing—while collaborating with campus partners to optimize program systems and workflows. Serving as a central resource for students, faculty, and staff, the Coordinator ensures smooth program operations and contributes to the overall success of the Legal Studies department.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks to achieve goals within established timelines required.
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and effective interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and handle several responsibilities while meeting deadlines required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in higher education, continuing education, or program coordination.
• Experience supporting student-centered services or working in student-focused environments.
• Understanding of payment processing procedures or basic financial workflows.
• Prior experience with higher education ERP platforms and payment processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment and Advising: Recruit and advise prospective students via phone, email, and in‑person consultations. Manage the student admission process. Provide guidance to students on course selection, requirements, and program regulations. Maintain student records, monitor student progress, and issue credentials upon successful completion.
• Financial & Administrative: Serve as Legal Studies registrar by managing and tracking student payments, coordinating and processing payments for students with external funding (i.e., student loans, CareerSource scholarships, and other sources). Liaise with the University Cashier and the Controller’s Office personnel as needed. Process personnel and financial transactions, including coordinating hiring activities, managing faculty compensation authorizations, preparing purchasing invoices, spend authorizations, and reimbursement requests. Collaborate with campus staff in Continuing Education and the Office of Information Technology to effectively implement and use software applications that support the Legal Studies programs. Provide revenue and expenditure reports to the Director. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Provide general office support as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
• For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

What This Job Offers

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