Externship Program Coordinator — Hybrid & Events Lead

American University; Washington; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC hires an Externship Program Administrator in the Washington College of Law to manage office operations and externship program administration. The role supports the Director, coordinates with students and external attorneys, and oversees publications, web pages, and events.

Responsibilities include managing data systems, processing field placement requests, assisting the Director, and planning major events like the Spring Externship Fair for hundreds of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with office management and program administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage office and data systems including Symplicity and externship database.
• Review field placement requests and coordinate with the Registrar to monitor enrollment and waitlists.
• Provide administrative support to the Externship Program Director and oversee daily operations.
• Plan and coordinate conferences, meetings, and major annual externship events.
• Serve as liaison to adjunct faculty, provide templates and training for Canvas usage.

Skills

Office management

Database management

Communication

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

2-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Symplicity

Canvas

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

American University in Washington, DC hires an Externship Program Administrator in the Washington College of Law to manage office operations and externship program administration. The role supports the Director, coordinates with students and external attorneys, and oversees publications, web pages, and events.

Responsibilities include managing data systems, processing field placement requests, assisting the Director, and planning major events like the Spring Externship Fair for hundreds of