Law School Diversity Programs Coordinator

Office of Diversity & Outreach

Job Title:   Law School: Diversity Programs Coordinator

Special Skills Needed:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to organize and plan all aspects of events
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with the law school curriculum and educational requirements for a career in the law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Description:  Assist the Director of Diversity and Outreach  in developing and implementing programs and activities designed to maximize educational aspirations and opportunities for students who are disproportionately underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession.  The goal of these programs is to increase the level of diversity both at RWUSOL and in the legal profession generally.  This position will involve researching existing programs at other law schools, designing and implementing new initiatives, maintaining resource databases, and supporting existing programs at RWUSOL.  Collaboration with local organizations and schools will be required.

Academic Major Preferred (if any): Law student

Contact Name:
Deborah L. Johnson
Director of Diversity and Outreach
Coordinator of International Programs

Contact Phone Number:
(401) 254-4522

Contact Email Address:
djohnson@rwu.edu

Contact Department:
Office of Diversity & Outreach

Beginning Date:
Approximately  January 9, 2012

Office Hours:
Mon. – Fri. = 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Work Schedule:  Any available hours between 8:30 – 4:30 up to 20 hrs (as approved by Financial Aid) per week for the spring semester.