Program Coordinator/School of Law Recruiter

Hiring Department:    School of Law

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $61,600+/Annual, Full-time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; occasional work outside of regular hours (particularly with regard to conference, training, and recruitment responsibilities).

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.

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Position Details:  A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The University of North Dakota School of Law seeks (1) to educate students for professional service in the law and law-related professions, (2) to explore legal issues of special significance to North Dakota and the region, (3) to attract a well-qualified and diverse student body and to assist students in making career decisions, (4) to promote improvements in the law and legal systems, the legal profession, and the administration of justice, and (5) to further the overall goals and objectives of the University of North Dakota.
The Tribal Judicial Institute is a grant-funded training and technical assistance provider operating within the School of Law. The Institute provides legal education, training and technical assistance on the topics of tribal justice systems, tribal judiciary, federal Indian law and tribal law.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Providing project coordination and administrative support to the Tribal Judicial Institute under grant-funded projects:
 

• Basic reception duties such as answering phones, responding to email inquiries and responding to in person inquiries.
• General office duties such as File Management, mailing, faxing, duplicating and supply maintenance. Updates to internal operating process as needed.
• Project coordination duties to include:
  • Participating and coordinating in conference calls with project partners, federal funding agencies and tribal grantees.  Duties to include:
    • communicating and setting up conference call lines
    • disseminating call or meeting agendas
  • Developing content and coordinating delivery of webinars associated with grant funded projects;
  • Developing content for publications associated with grant funded projects;
  • Provide Logistical Support such as Conference and event planning.  Duties would include:
    • securing event center bids and contracts,
    • coordinating event registration,
    • travel for on-site registration at conference and training events,
    • coordinating event curriculum materials,
    • developing speaker contracts,
    • developing event evaluation forms and sign in sheets,
    • shipping materials and AV to and from conferences or training events,
    • coordinating faculty travel
  • Coordinate and conduct on-site technical assistance with grantee tribes
  • Assist with development of federal grant reports

Recruiting of prospective American Indian and Alaska native law students on behalf of the University of North Dakota School of Law:
 

• Conducting visits to tribal community colleges, campuses with Native American student organizations or other forums that offer opportunities for the recruitment of prospective American Indian and Alaska Native Students;
• Working with Law School Staff to develop informational and marketing materials for dissemination at events;
• Public Speaking to audiences of prospective students will be required.

Competencies:

• Strong business communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

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Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 
 

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2-3 years of experience providing administrative support
• Minimum of two years of recent legal work experience (may include judicial clerkships) in a tribal justice system
• Experience working with or for American Indian tribes or Alaska Native Villages
• Valid drivers license
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Skills/Desirable Qualifications:
 

• Experience in PeopleSoft & Perceptive Content
• Experience in event planning and logistics
• Experience of federal grants, reporting and related guidelines is a plus

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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