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I'm writing to share a job announcement within the Pre Law Institute and Office of Undergraduate Fellowships with you and your networks. Please refer this opportunity to anyone who might be interested.
The Pre Law and Fellowship Programs Coordinator post is likely to be most attractive to a professional seeking an opportunity to develop skills in the areas of student advisement, student-centered programming, professional and academic development. The best candidate will look forward to working as part of a team of faculty and administrators to ensure that John Jay pre-law students and those students seeking prestigious fellowship and scholarship opportunities are appropriately supported by individualized and group advisement and workshops. Candidates with higher education, student affairs, academic advisement and professional development experience or graduate degrees in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.
This position will start this spring semester. The Pre Law and Fellowship Programs Coordinator will be a key member of the Pre Law Institute and the Office of Undergraduate Fellowships team!
Thank you for your assistance in helping us find the best candidates!
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be receive through the CUNY First system. See job notice and link below.
Sincerely,
Vielka Holness
Vielka V. Holness, JD, MPA
Director, Pre Law Institute
445 West 59th Street, Room 1106
New York City, NY 10019
Tel:212.237.8116
Fax: 646.557.4741
www.jjay.cuny.edu/centersinstitutes/prelaw
www.Facebook.com/PreLawInstitute
Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title: Pre Law and Fellowship Programs Coordinator
Job ID: 7118
Location: John Jay College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
GENERAL DUTIES
Supports projects, initiatives, and activities that impact an academic or administrative department.
- Manages basic office functions such as communications, meeting schedules, work plans, staff assignments, and distributing information.
- Collects data for, prepares, and distributes reports and presentations using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Updates office databases, lists, and files to ensure completeness and accuracy; maintains current information on department web site(s); maintains department archives and collections.
- Conducts internet and/or database research and performs basic systems queries to locate information related to department activities.
- Maintains department fiscal plans and budgets; assists in budget administration and invoice processing.
- Provides basic information, instructions, and materials as requested by students, faculty, and others who contact the department.
- May supervise office staff and student workers.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The purpose of this position is to increase the competitiveness of John Jay College students applying for major national fellowships such as the Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall, Carnegie, Churchill and similar awards and for admission to graduate legal study.
Reporting to the Director, the primary responsibility of the Coordinator is to provide holistic pre-law and fellowship programming services to John Jay students and alumni of all majors who are exploring or pursuing postgraduate legal education or fellowship opportunities. The Coordinator will be an important resource to students during their entire college careers, as they move into their majors and begin to prepare for a wide variety of graduate programs and law school or other objectives.
In addition to the general duties, the specialist will:
- Create and present workshops,
- Contribute to the office's advising services mission by expanding experiential learning opportunities,
- Create and deliver educational materials, and mentor students and alumni to maximize their chances of successful completion of fellowship competitions and the law school application process,
- Encourage students to develop the intellectual curiosity, civic engagement, and meritorious conduct expected of successful applicants to selective fellowship and professional school opportunities.
As evidenced by so many on-going developments, the College offers its many new faculty and staff the opportunity to shape the future of their institution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
- Strong attention to detail,
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Ability to interact with broad cross-section of on and off-campus partners and law school representatives,
- An understanding of the law school application process,
- Familiarity with fellowship application processes,
- Knowledge of academic and student development advising practices.
To apply please click "Apply Now" below. Once you have registered or logged in with your user name and password, upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references as one document.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
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