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Position Title & Department:
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Law School Faculty Assistant; School of Law |
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5275
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| Department Description: |
USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school's faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.
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| University Description: |
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
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| Detailed Description: |
The Law School Faculty Assistant provides general and academic administrative support to the Law School faculty.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Faculty Support:
- Perform research as requested, including frequent electronic research utilizing Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis (legal databases) to download cases and the Internet to find addresses, phone numbers, articles, and government website.
- Tabulate scores and grades for midterm and final examinations using LG 2.0 program; bubble Scantron grading keys used to score exams and final grade sheets used by Records to give course grades.
- Post course documents and assignments to TWEN and/or Blackboard site
- Assist in maintaining and utilizing TWEN and Blackboard sites
- Exams and teaching tools: type quizzes, midterms, final exams and sample answers.
- Prepare class syllabus, attendance lists and seating charts
- Process expense reports, petty cash and check requests
- Perform word processing of manuscripts, articles and books
- File management and maintenance
- Help faculty make travel arrangements
- Monitor individual faculty budget accounts
- Order textbooks and books for research from the bookstore and publishers.
- Coordinate print-shop requisitions for copies of class materials and other documents, including conference reading materials.
- Type and proofread documents as needed
- Scan and photocopy documents as needed
- Order supplies through online vendor
- Screen and answer phone calls, and schedule meetings/appointments
- Perform library and mail runs
- Shred outdated examinations and confidential information
- Annual Oral Arguments:
- Maintain accurate data and manage database of over 300 judges for first-year oral arguments.
- Obtain over 130 local judges to participate in over 30 on-campus and 10 off-campus oral argument sessions
- Event Planning: establish and communicate travel arrangements for participants; provide meeting rooms, parking arrangements, and catering for sessions. Oversee check-in of judges and participants
- Distribute case material to participants
- Create and manage the distribution of various invitation emails using G-Suite
- Design, manage, and update websites for Lawyering Skills I faculty
- Assist with the administrative training and supervision of Lawyering Skills I Specialists (TA’s)
- Assist in maintaining the Legal Writing and Research website using Cascade Server
- Coordinate yearly student visit to the Court of Appeals with students, faculty, and the court
- Coordinate the submission and return of student assignments through in-person and electronic means
- First-year Practicum Course:
- Help coordinate the logistics for break-outs or smaller class sessions
- Assist with grade tracking, recording, & score translating
- Assist with hiring and communication with teaching assistants (TA’s)
- Assist with communications to adjuncts and students
- Manage classroom reservations for 9 weeks of instruction and summer adjunct training
- And perform other tasks requested by faculty
Administrative Support:
- Handle daily mail room functions including sorting, distribution, and routing of incoming mails
- Update nameplates for faculty, staff and administrators’ mail boxes
- Keep daily log of courier mails for tracking and delivery purposes
- Distribute of UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne and other packages
- Monitor and replenish paper supply for copier, scanner, and fax machines in mail room
- Update the Law School’s directory
- Provide office coverage for other faculty support staff when necessary
- And other tasks that may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Law School Administrative and Faculty Support Services.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
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| Job Requirements: |
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma). B.S. preferred.
- Two-year experience in a business office setting. Experience in a law- related or educational environment is a plus.
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to type a minimum of 60 WPM with accuracy; excellent word processing and proofreading skills.
- Ability to compose letters and memoranda in English; proficient use of vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of PC systems to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to use the internet for research and information retrieval.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize job functions to meet multiple deadlines and changing priorities to ensure smooth workflow. Skill to organize large volumes of material.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and ability to coordinate work within policies and procedures as they relate to a variety of administrative functions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people while communicating clearly and effectively in grammatically correct English on the telephone, through e-mail, and in person, while demonstrating tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to perform multi-tasks maintaining a calm, positive, and professional manner
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| Posting Salary: |
$25.00 - $27.00 per hour; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
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| Special Application Instructions: |
Resume and Cover Letter Required
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
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| Additional Details: |
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
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