Hybrid Externship Programs Coordinator

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,231,000 - 81,485,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Externship Program Administrator to manage administrative systems, interact with students, faculty, and outside attorneys, and support program operations.

The role oversees publications, websites and databases, and plans events for the Externship Program, including the Spring Externship Fair and 1L orientations, requiring strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.a0Two to four years of relevant experience.
• Strong administrative, organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience with legal externships or higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage office operations and multiple data systems for the externship program.
• Coordinate field placements, registrations, and waitlists with students and the Registrar.
• Support the Director and supervise student assistants in daily activities.
• Plan and execute conferences, meetings and major annual events (e.g., Spring Externship Fair).
• Serve as liaison to adjunct faculty, employers and the local legal community.

Skills

Office administration

Database management

Event planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Symplicity

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Externship Program Administrator to manage administrative systems, interact with students, faculty, and outside attorneys, and support program operations.

The role oversees publications, websites and databases, and plans events for the Externship Program, including the Spring Externship Fair and 1L orientations, requiring strong writing and organizational skills.