Program Operations Specialist

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Program Operations Specialist

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Director for the Asian Law Center (ALC) Academic Programs, will have significant program oversight, ensuring that the ALC’s policies conform with University regulations. Will work with faculty, students, alumni, staff in the Law School and the University at large, as well as members of the broader legal community, including international constituencies. Leading the ALC and is heavily involved in managing the day-to-day operations of the program. Will be responsible for event planning, implementation and coordination of local and international events, including staffing, logistics, and the allocation of resources. Will work with local, federal and international constituents including other universities, bar associations, private corporations, and federal agencies to obtain cooperation and ensure smooth administration of the ALC. Will represent the ALC locally and internationally and be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Center’s reputation of excellence. Project sponsors are high profile federal agencies and international institutions with high expectations. Will be responsible for developing policies and program strategies that both promote and support the ALC. Prioritizing projects, ensuring that program activities align with ALC’s mission and goals, and aligning funding priorities. Manage recruitment and admissions processes for the ALC, including preparation of related materials. Serve as a point of contact for the ALC, including helping the center maintain and expand contacts with campus partners, international centers, as well as ties to Asia-related business and practice community and governmental bodies. Individual will also help receive visitors to the ALC, such as delegations from partnering educational institutions, government representatives, and visiting professors, and as necessary, ensure travel and hotel arrangements. Manage and coordinate ALC’s Visiting Scholars Program, determine and implement strategies and programming. The Visiting Scholars Program attracts researchers and legal policy makers from around the world who wish to participate in the School of Law's research and teaching programs, and conduct comparative research using the law library. Duties include program implementation, administrative logistics, and supervision of Program Coordinator (.6 FTE). Develop and maintain an evaluation process for assessing program productivity, including research, scholarship enrollment metrics. Manage and coordinate ALC events, including the Asian Law Lecture Series and events associated with academic partner institutions in Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Additional events may include workshops, programs around orientation, commencement, graduation, receptions, and other mixers. Specific duties include management and coordination of events related logistics, make recommendations for new events and guest speakers. Oversee revenue and expenditures for events, working to ensure that all programs are deficit neutral. Advise students on a variety issues including preparatory courses, visa issues, student progress, and career services. Related duties include counseling international students on how to adapt to the U.S. law school environment. Individual will also organize events that enrich the student experience and coordinate contact with J.D. students, attorneys, and potential employers. Partner with graduate program staff to develop and implement outreach and recruitment strategies. Review student applications and make recommendation for admissions to faculty director.

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