Senior Program Coordinator, Advocacy Program

Senior Program Coordinator

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Department : Washington College of Law

Time Type : Full time

Job Type : Regular

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Work Modality : Full On Campus Presence

Union : SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description

Summary :

The Senior Program Coordinator provides and oversees the provision of logistical and administrative support to the Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program ("Advocacy Program"), which includes oversight of and support for approximately 50 adjunct faculty members. The incumbent also provides student support services to all students affiliated with the Advocacy Program, including LLM students, Mock Trial Honor Society, Moot Court Honor Society, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Independent study students, and students in Advocacy Program courses.

Essential Functions :

1.) Office Management

• Incumbent serves as the first point of contact for adjunct faculty and law students involved in the Advocacy Program. Provide support to adjunct faculty members teaching Advocacy courses. Coordinate the scheduling, enrollment, syllabi, and course materials for Advocacy courses. Assist the Advocacy Program faculty and staff in ensuring effective program operations and compliance with American Bar Association requirements for experiential education credits. Further, incumbent will maintain control of the Advocacy Programs social media accounts, and Advocacy Program website. The incumbent coordinates and implements new initiatives as directed by Program.

2.) Financial Management

3.) Competition Team Coordination

4.) Final Assessment Coordination

5.) Ancillary Program Coordination

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Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

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