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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.

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.

The Manager works directly for the Assistant Dean of the Graduate, International and Certificate Programs to plan, develop and implement continuing legal education projects, both in-person and online, including certificate programs, short courses, seminars, and workshops for national and international markets.  The Manager will work closely with the Assistant Dean to draft new academic initiatives, outreach materials, marketing content, and material as needed for each project.  The Manager will collaborate with faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, vendors, prospective students and course participants, vendors, contractors, to produce 15 to 20 projects for each year for the Graduate Office, ensuring that such projects are aligned with the strategic goals of the law school and within the budgets established.  The Manager will also collaborate with other departments, such as the Marketing and Communications Department, to create material that follows the proper use of the school’s graphic standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean, oversee the development, marketing, sales, and implementation of new academic initiatives, including certificate programs, seminars, workshops, and other continuing legal education projects both in-person and online.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate academic projects for the Office of Graduate, International and Certificate Programs with the assistance of subject matter experts.
• Work with Assistant Dean, Associate Director, Assistant Director, Academic Program Directors, professors, and with cross-functional partners to develop new academic initiatives that can be presented to the Academic Curriculum Committee, where appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate marketing efforts, registration, and oversee all aspects of an academic project from the planning stage to the final accounting.
• Responsible for developing a budget proposal for each project, ensures each project complies with the approved budget, and provides regular financial reports to the Assistant Dean.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop a strategy for marketing all new programs.
• Identify market needs for new project including training, seminars, and/or other short courses.
• Lead outreach to national and international institutional partners to create tailor made programs based on their needs and promote all programs.
• Manage and coordinate materials for all projects.
• Supervise Department Coordinator in the contracting and payment of all vendors, instructors, and others paid in a project.
• Work with Department Coordinator on financial reporting data and maintenance of all financial information.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Program Directors on promoting all academic graduate programs and special projects.
• Oversees new content development, video development, and collaborates with administrators and faculty for all social media content to publicize new academic projects.

Law School Website/Social Media Strategist

Supervises the social media strategy for all new academic projects in the Graduate Office across website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and other social media channels that reach the law school’s audiences.

• Revitalizes social media and website with consistent branding and regular updates to achieve improved analytics.
• Ensures website/social media platforms are relevant and compelling
• Directs external vendor(s) secured to assist with social media campaign implementation.

Travel                                                                                                  

• Meets with national and international partners, potential participants, prospective students, and other stakeholders to explore new initiatives and/or to market existing Graduate Office programs.

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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  
• Three to five years’ experience in related field required: legal education and/or higher education continuing education. Graduate degree with two to three years’ experience in related field may be substituted.
• Bilingual required – Spanish/English preferred.
• Must have the ability to work independently and creatively to work with subject experts to develop courses.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility, as well as the ability to work with all levels of individuals and groups including faculty, staff, students, alumni and outside vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to examine projects, establish budgets, and evaluate feasibility.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute all phases of an academic initiative proposal until implementation and evaluation.  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use Excel to analyze and communicate financial data.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and schedule a variety of different projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be highly flexible and have solid problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong initiative and the ability to complete assignments independently and without close supervision.
• Must be able to execute projects from concept through completion.
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy to ensure that all projects and products are produced and disseminated correctly.
• Basic knowledge of current marketing communication techniques, including social media.
• Basic knowledge of various software applications used in the development of print and digital communications/productions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree preferred.

$5750 - 5916 per month; 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.

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.

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 an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.