Educational Program Assistant 1 – Law School

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Law is seeking detail-oriented, committed, and team-minded candidates for multiple positions as Program Assistants. The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism, flexibility, and a keen ability to learn new skills and systems as they perform tasks in support of the Law School community and its mission. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to:

• Assumes primary responsibility for travel planning needs of Law School community members.
• Provides departmental support on a wide range of organizational, administrative, and operational matters to include all aspects of support of essential Faculty Committees.
• Develop committees’ calendars and keep members apprised of upcoming deadlines and tasks.
• Serve as a resource on administrative procedures relating to travel processing and committee management.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Support colleagues in Law School projects and tasks.
• Perform office support functions.
• Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience OR Associate’s degree and two to three years of experience in a responsible administrative support position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with the ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience providing organizational support in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, and written and interpersonal skills.
• Record of progressive improvement of skills or level of expertise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-faceted academic office environment.
• Familiarity with student administrative, academic, financial, travel, and payment processing systems.
• Ability to expertly manage time and deadlines, and juggle multiple competing priorities.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position located on the Law School campus located in Hartford, CT. The University offers a full range of health/retirement benefits. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #496860 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 12, 2022. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.