Program Manager - 502515 at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

SUMMARY:


Working closely with the Dean and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Program Manager will assist in preparing for Law School's re-accreditation and site visit including collecting, analyzing and reporting data. The position will also support faculty programmatic initiatives including the Richmond Law & Business Forum and the Criminal Justice Forum. This is a 12-month, fixed-term, benefits-eligible position.


RESPONSIBILITIES:



Programmatic support for co-curricular initiatives:

• Assist in identifying lawyers and alumni to participate in events such as those sponsored by the Richmond Law & Business Forum and the Criminal Justice Forum.
• Manage invitations and communications with event participants and students.
• Publicize events and oversee event logistics.
• Collaborating with the communications team to maintain social media and other online channels.

Re-accreditation site visit:

• Collect data and assemble reports..
• Draft responses to the ABA Site Evaluation Questionnaire.
• Assist in logistical planning for the site team visit.

Other projects:

• Provide assistance as needed for other departments including Student Affairs, Admissions and the Career Development Office.
• Conduct research on legal education and comparisons with other law schools.
• Assist in building alumni databases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills to develop rapport among students, staff, University departments, alumni, employers, and guests of the University.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong writing and communications skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous experience managing multi-faceted projects preferred
• Experience in a law-related field or higher education preferred

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
• This position is limited term for one year

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range: $18.79 to $24.90 per hour)


ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE Apply Now