<p>Faculty Support Staff in the College of Law provide administrative and clerical support to faculty. This role is essential to assist faculty in fulfilling their teaching, research, scholarship, and professional goals which, in turn, reflects on students, the institution and the legal profession.</p> <p>This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree preferred, may substitute three (3) plus years of relevant professional administrative support experience. </li><li>Experience working in higher education strongly preferred. </li><li>Ability to interact effectively with internal and external constituencies. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrate initiative, and be able to multi-task and work closely and collaboratively with all levels of staff and faculty. </li><li>Strong skills in the full Microsoft suite required. </li><li>Ability to use and learn web and software tools and systems necessary. </li><li>Must maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. </li><li>This position requires the professional skills necessary for discreet, effective, and courteous interaction with alumni, faculty, administrators, and staff. The ability to manage simultaneous tasks, problem solve, prioritize deadlines, and use independent judgment is required. </li><li>Experience with event planning and clerical duties is preferred. Skill in writing and editing documents using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide technical and administrative support to faculty, utilizing tools like Microsoft 365, Blackboard, Zoom, ExamSoft, and staying current with emerging technologies to meet evolving needs. Support the preparation, secure distribution, and confidentiality of mid-term and final exams across all semesters. Coordinate collection of student papers for grading and return of student papers that have been graded. Respond to questions from students in person or via email. </li><li>Support scheduling for meetings, student appointments, makeup classes, review sessions, lectures, and major events like annual conferences and guest speaker engagements. Support travel logistics for faculty, guest speakers, and visitors, including expense tracking and reconciliation. Collaborate with Parking Services, Catering, and Facilities to ensure smooth event organization for faculty and guests. </li><li>Prepare correspondence. Type/upload, format, proofread, and edit various documents such as manuscripts containing footnotes, exams, syllabi, tables of contents, graphics, charts, and graphs. Assist faculty with correspondence, including composition, transcription, dictation, and large-scale merge mailings. Design and maintain systems to meet needs of the individual faculty members. Maintain files, both electronic and paper. Create accessible documents. </li><li>Prepare and reconcile University procurement card, travel, and expense tracking for faculty activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policies and budgetary guidelines. Follow processes for travel vouchers, ID requests, and purchase requisitions. </li><li>Manage and distribute mail daily for Dineen Hall. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.</p>