Access Program Coordinator

Law School Admission Council; Penn Street; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting legal education seeks an Access Programs Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support. The role involves project management, event logistics, and database maintenance. Ideal candidates should have an associate's degree and 3+ years in a similar role, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time position that may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an administrative assistant or coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational administrative support and project management.
• Assist with event logistics.
• Maintain and update databases.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong sense of accountability

Time management

High level of proficiency with Microsoft products

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Associates Degree

BA or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teams

ClickUp

Sharepoint

Job description

Overview

LSAC is a not-for profit organization whose mission is to advance law and justice by supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice.

Pay rate: $28 to $31 per hour, depending on experience

The access programs coordinator will provide functional and operational support to programs and initiatives managed through the access and opportunity team, provide support for project planning, internal processes and organization, and communications internally and externally. The access programs coordinator will also support coordination between Access and Opportunity and other teams across LSAC. The person in this role regularly interacts with people across the LSAC community, business partners, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The individual employed in this position will be required to:

• Provide operational administrative support and basic project management for key initiatives, e.g., keeping track of progress and managing communications with stakeholders. Under the guidance and direction of product owners and development leads, track and coordinate multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Provide administrative support for key initiatives including grading, completion tracking, general inbox inquiry responses, and content entry.
• Schedule meetings with key constituents.
• Assist with in person and virtual event logistics in coordination with other LSAC teams.
• Assist with development of project plans, including timelines milestones, and budgets.
• Assist in establishing procedures and best practices to optimize team performance.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties to facilitate effective scheduling and collaboration.
• Maintain and update databases as needed (ClickUp, Teams, Sharepoint, etc.).

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Holds a strong sense of accountability for both individual and team objectives.
• Embraces a forward-thinking mindset, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to increase access to opportunities and education.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Demonstrated ability to work within a variety of databases and technology.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good listening skills and patience to work with all types of employees, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, poise, and professionalism.
• Ability to keep sensitive business information strictly confidential.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree required, BA or BS degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an administrative assistant, coordinator, or in a role with similar responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in execution and accountability for project management.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have people management responsibilities.

Position Type

This role is a full-time position with a standard workweek of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET. The position may require overtime or weekend work.

Work Environment

This job operates in a remote and professional office environment. Whether remote or in-office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel is expected for this position. Necessity will be determined by the employee and their direct supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly write, hear, read, speak, present materials, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information:

Please note that this job description may not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Except as otherwise provided by law, all terms of employment are subject on an at-will basis and can change at any time.