Description
Program Coordinator, JD Externship Program
Full-time, non-exempt, 37.5 hours/week
$22-27/hour
On-Campus/Hybrid
Reports to: Director, JD Externship Program
VLGS Benefits and PTO include:
- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).
- 403b including 4% employer contribution.
- 2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days.
- 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- VLGS course participation with tuition assistance.
- Flexible schedule potential.
Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator for the JD Externship Program is an integral member of the team, supporting law students in apprenticeship-type placements where they earn credit toward their law degree while developing skills and often advancing public service goals. The ideal Program Coordinator is the organizational core of the team, providing administrative support for the Program’s faculty, assisting students in their search for placements, communicating regularly with outside organizations, and taking initiative to facilitate collaboration and ensure the smooth operation of the program.
Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities:
- Embrace, support, and contribute to the mission of the JD Externship Program and VLGS.
- Coordinate and support all operations of the JD Externship Program.
- Support the planning and organizing of JD Externship Program events, including student information sessions.
- Perform administrative tasks, including tracking the program budget, managing the program email account, record keeping, and providing support to faculty in the program.
- Draft and facilitate JD Externship Program communications, including reports, press releases, newsletters, websites, and social media.
- Proofread and edit final reports and communications.
- Collaborate and represent the JD Externship Program with other departments and programs within VLGS and with current and prospective students.
- Support maintenance and further development of a database of placements open to hosting students, including serving as the first point of contact for external organizations reaching out for information.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
Requirements
Education, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 2-4 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to take on projects with minimal supervision and track and meet deadlines.
- Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of people (including staff, faculty, students, and the public) in a variety of situations and as part of a collaborative team.
- Familiarity with or a willingness to learn and embrace various software/platforms, including practice management and timekeeping software, Canvas or related learning management system(s), and cloud-based Microsoft Office programs.
- An interest in regular interaction with students.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent planning, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.
Application Requirements:
Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/community/about-vls/employment-opportunities.
As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.
pm20
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (2-4 years relevant experience)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to take on projects with minimal supervision and track and meet deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills; proofreading experience
- Ability to work well with diverse groups (staff, faculty, students, public) and collaborate on a team
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn practice management and timekeeping software, Canvas or related LMS, and cloud-based Microsoft Office programs
- Interest in regular interaction with students and supporting student placements
- Ability to perform all essential functions with or without basic accommodations
- Authorization to work legally in the United States without sponsorship
What We Do
Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is a private graduate institution offering Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and other master’s programs in law, public policy, and related fields. Established in 1972, it is especially known for environmental law, climate change, restorative justice, and clinical education. VLGS prepares students with practical legal and policy skills to pursue professional careers and advance social and environmental change.
