Lead Student Program Coordinator (Project Management)
The position oversees OU Law's Co-curricular Activities for Student Exceptionalism (CASE) Program, which allows students to achieve points for engaging in certain activities and awards scholarships to the highest achievers. The CASE Program is based on the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) standards designed to train holistic lawyers, and the person in this job will liaise with experiential faculty, career services, OU Law alumni, and other subject matter experts to continue/add menu experiences, i.e., pro bono work, networking events, leadership posts, etc. to ensure that students develop professionalism skills. Additionally, the person will serve as the content planner on all student programming at the law school, e.g., orientation, professionalism workshops, etc. Finally, the position oversees the pro bono, fellowship, and student mentorship programs.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Administers the CASE (Co-curricular Activities for Student Exceptionalism) program including but not limited to updating the menu with point-eligible activities, promoting the program, ensuring proper records, and aligning CASE scholarships with strategic goals;
- Serves as the content planner on student programming under the Office of Student Engagement including but limited to Graduation Open House, Orientation, Section Release party, Admitted Students Day, Professional Identity Mixer, On-Campus Interviews, and Professionalism Night;
- Coordinates the Law school's pro bono, fellowship, and student mentor programs;
- Liaises with College of Law stakeholders and student leaders on student-led activities;
- Provides all student content to the MarComm Account executive for external-facing communications;
- Assesses the effectiveness of student co-curricular programming and makes reports to College administrators and faculty;
- Advises the Dean for Student Engagement on all matters related to co-curricular involvement with student;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field, AND:
- 36 months in student programming, student services or closely related experience.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty, and staff
Certifications:
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None
Departmental Preferences:
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Master's degree in higher education or J.D. from OU College of Law
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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