Law School Events & Projects Coordinator

University-of-Main; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waiver for employees and their

Job summary

The University of Maine School of Law is seeking a Project and Events Coordinator to partner with the Student Services Team to coordinate the planning and execution of key law school events, including Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Graduation, and more. This role serves as a central logistical hub, ensuring events run seamlessly from conception through completion.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Meticulous organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities and take initiative.
• Effective time management skills capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, and students and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with databases and event management software, plus Microsoft Office, Google Workspaces, and Adobe.
• Experience using social media or digital tools for event promotion and communication.
• Willingness to work outside typical hours for key events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of major law school events from conception to completion.
• Partner with the Student Services Team to ensure accessible, well-organized events.
• Manage registrations, venues, vendors, and on-site execution for events.
• Promote events via social media and other channels and support communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Relationship building / teamwork

Social media usage

Adaptability

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Registration systems

Virtual event platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe

Job description

The University of Maine School of Law is seeking a Project and Events Coordinator to partner with the Student Services Team to coordinate the planning and execution of key law school events, including Orientation, Admitted Students Day, Graduation, and more. This role serves as a central logistical hub, ensuring events run seamlessly from conception through completion.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as needed.