Associate Director of Graduate Legal Studies

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Job Title Associate Director of Graduate Legal Studies
Job Code Title
Job Requisition Number 094049
Department 5502- LAW School Administration
Location Morningside
Job Type Officer Full-Time Regular
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Job Family Student Affairs
Salary Grade 13
Salary Range Commensurate with experience.
Advertised Summary Job Description The Associate Director of GLS reports directly to the Dean of Graduate Legal Studies and works closely with the Dean and Director on all operational aspects of the GLS program, both on the admissions and student services sides. In that capacity, the Associate Director works closely with colleagues throughout Law School administration.

LL.M Program: Serves as member of the strategic planning, recruitment and admissions team. This includes coordination and participation in in-person recruitment events and webinars; targeted email marketing to prospective and admitted students; design and update of print publications; targeted outreach by phone or Skype to highly competitive applicants. Strategic planning also includes planning innovative programming for our current students and LL.M. Program Selection Committee. Review applications and make admission and financial aid recommendations. This may include interviewing applicants in person or by phone or Skype, oversight of students' academic programs and advice on course selection and fulfillment of requirements for award of the LL.M. degree, as well as providing general support for LL.M. students during their time at Columbia, including providing information on New York bar exam eligibility requirements and application procedures, academic programming, working with other members of the GLS team and colleagues in other offices of the law school and throughout the university, LL.M. student onboarding, including University and Law School requirements, such as immigration; housing; LawNet and CU email access; immunization and other health requirements; pre-registration advising and course selection. Communicate with prospective applicants, applicants, admitted students, and alumni, including presenting to groups in international lawyers and students. Liaise with Registration Services for purposes of pre-registration, change of program, petitions, graduation clearance, bar exam registration, and transcripts, among others. Planning, scheduling, and execution of 3-week Orientation program and Orientation events, including events not only specific to the Law School but also to the entire University community (such as Counseling and Psychological Services and the International Students and Scholars Office). Update New Student materials. Liaise with other Law School and University departments on issues relating to LL.M. students, including Student Services, Financial Aid, the Office of Development Alumni Relations, the Office of Career Services, Social Justice Initiatives, the International Students and Scholars Office, and the American Language Program. Assistance to the Office of Student Services with Graduation Day activities as they relate to the LL.M. and JSD. classes, including any student outreach, trainings (such as for the marshals), and working with University departments to ensure the event runs smoothly. Manage the assembly, maintenance and oversight of GLS webpages. Run reports on statistical/demographic data for applicants and entering classes. Additional duties as assigned.

JSD Program: Shared responsibility for a first-read function in the admissions process and circulation of JSD applications to Graduate Committee and other faculty for review. Assist with record-keeping of JSD candidates' committees and progress reports to their committees and assembly of statistical data on JSD success rates, and maintains other information concerning JSD candidates. Liaise with other Law School and University departments on issues relating to JSD candidates. Assist in scheduling JSD events, workshops, etc.

Associates in Law and Special Students Program: Provide assistance and support with the Associates-in-Law application and orientation / onboarding processes as requested and with all aspects of the Special Students Program, including admissions and academic advising.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant BA required, law or other related graduate degree strongly preferred, plus 4-6 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills necessary. Similar administrative experience at a major law school a significant plus; international experience and/or foreign languages also strongly preferred.
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What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? Standard Posting
Requisition Open Date 07-25-2018
Requisition Close Date
Quick Link jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=170908
EEO Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.
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