International Programs Academic Coordinator

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International Programs Academic Coordinator
The candidate will oversee counseling and advising to graduate and law students on various degree requirements and milestones such as required courses and ensuring eligibility with relevant regulations of the New York State Board of Law examiners. This position will also engage with various College, University, and community/external stakeholders by drafting correspondence, attending meetings, and collaborating to provide broad administrative and strategic support to the current and developing portfolio of international programs at the College of Law. Perform broad range of administrative and advising duties that support the day-to-day operation, functions, and office routine of the Office of International Programs at the College of Law by ensuring international graduate and law students have met multi-layer degree requirements and eligibility criteria for the New York State Bar Exam. Advising will occur in one-on-one meetings and in group presentations organized and executed by this position. Manage responsibilities that require a degree of independent judgment and confidentiality, assisting in the preparation and editing of all correspondence, reports, inquiries, mailings, etc. Respond to department inquiries and collaborate with Asst. Dean on preparing appropriate responses to complex inquiries. Advise LL.M. students in the areas of academic and career support by creating and executing internal communications plan, meetings, and other forms of sharing information with students about degree requirements. Plan and execute LL.M. and international student orientation activities, in consultation with Asst. Dean, by drafting original documentation, updating and refining the LL.M. Program Handbook, determining appropriate orientation substance and activities. Provide support for international programming initiatives, including calendaring, drafting flyers and announcements, and arranging room, technology, catering, guest lists, etc. Create and deploy social media outreach for current students and alumni. Create and develop, in consultation with Asst. Dean, international program e-newsletters and other internal communication. Supervise and oversee the JD Student Mentor Program in support of LLM students. Hold one-on-one and group meetings with JD student mentors to determine needs of mentors and students. Provide guidance and leadership to the needs of JD student mentors that arise throughout the year. Assess productivity of JD student mentors and ensure JD student mentors are effective in support of LL.M. students and program. Work with Assistant Dean to hire JD student mentors. Support through collaboration on strategic planning, review of credentials to determine eligibility, and the establishment of internal infrastructure with Asst. Dean in operation of College of Law’s portfolio of international programs, including the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, incoming and outgoing semester exchange students, short-term Visiting Scholars, Law in London and other study abroad programs at the College of Law. Review articulation agreements and provide feedback to Asst. Dean on prospective formal relationships and Memoranda of Understanding with foreign and institutional partners. Review and provide feedback to Asst. Dean on new academic degree proposals, short-term program proposals, and other international initiatives. Receive students and visitors to the Office of International Programs and direct to appropriate information, staff, and/or department(s). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to: manage and coordinate calendars, schedules, and appointments; process and track expenses associated with the operation of the office; assist in the arrangement of domestic and international travel, visas, and related logistical support for the Assistant Dean; interpret policies and procedures. Bachelor’s-level degree required. Must have 3-5 years of student counseling/advising required in higher education setting. Master’-level degree preferred. Should have 3-5 years of administrative experience in an academic setting. Must have solid understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional suite, with the ability to create and revise documents. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or related system is preferred.

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