Program Coordinator, Feminism & Legal Theory Project - Emory School of Law

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role involves designing, implementing, and coordinating operational facets of a specific Law School program, including workshops, events, and meetings. The coordinator will serve as a liaison, develop promotional materials, manage an archive, facilitate an international visiting scholar program, coordinate academic events, produce audiovisual materials like a monthly podcast and oral history project, prepare annual reports, process expenses, and coordinate with other law school departments. The position also supports project guests and may assist in identifying funding resources, developing fund-raising strategies, and updating the departmental website. Additionally, the role requires developing a working knowledge of the Feminism and Legal Theory Project (FLT) and the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative (VHC), maintaining records for immigration compliance, collaborating with researchers and students, and reviewing/editing various project-related materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize incoming work, manage information, and provide value-added service to others,
• Cultural fluency and ability to work well with academics of various professional and cultural backgrounds,
• Prior knowledge of or interest in feminism, law, legal theory, sociology, political science, philosophy, or social justice,
• Familiarity or comfort with learning audiovisual editing programs such as Audacity, Canva, KDENlive, and/or Vimeo, or comfort with various technologies.
• Ability to learn new programs and proactively apply creative solutions,
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate operational facets of a specific Law School program including program-related workshops, events, and/or meetings.
• Develop work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitor progress toward their achievement.
• Serve as a liaison to and interact with individuals, groups, and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program.
• Develop promotional and communication materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
• Coordinate with the law library to manage access to, update, and maintain the Feminism and Legal Theory Project Archive.
• Facilitate international visiting scholar program (including J-1 and H-1B visas) in conjunction with the International Student and Scholar Services office, supporting visiting scholars throughout their interactions with the VHC/FLT.
• Manage communications, coordination, and event-planning for hybrid and in-person international academic workshops, visiting scholar presentations, and other events annually as needed.
• Produce, interview, and edit audiovisual materials, including a monthly podcast and the oral history project, developed for the VHC and FLT.
• Prepare annual reports.
• Process departmental expenses.
• Coordinate with other law school departments to facilitate project goals.
• Support project guests, including professors, students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars.
• May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• May maintain and update the departmental website.
• May supervise program interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• Develop a working knowledge of all aspects of the Feminism and Legal Theory Project (FLT) and the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative (VHC).
• Maintain complete and accurate records to ensure compliance with immigration regulations for visiting scholars.
• Collaborate with visiting researchers, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate students, and law students interested in the projects.
• Review and edit grant applications, project publications, social media, monthly digest, visiting scholar papers and presentations, books and articles, and additional materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

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