Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Legal Writing & Bar Support in Tallahassee

Job Overview

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Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 50976

Department: College of Law

Equal Employment Opportunity: An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU\'s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Responsibilities

• This position supports the Legal Writing and Bar Success programs as a member of the Faculty Support Office, including managing Canvas sites and coordinating program workshops.
• Provides administrative support to Legal Writing and Bar Success Programs faculty and staff. Assists with exams administration and other general faculty support roles.
• Oversees the legal writing organization sites on Canvas for each legal writing faculty member. Maintains all program filing and the calendar of assignments, events, trainings, etc. for the program.
• Directly supports faculty teaching Bar Topics and Legal Analysis courses, including coordination of supplemental summer workshop series and related events. Maintains and updates the Spear the Bar Canvas org site.
• Works with the Director of Bar Success to support Bar-related workshops hosted by the Academic Programs Office, including promotion of events, event set-up, and attendance tracking.
• Responsible for the preparation, dissemination and collection of assigned exams each semester, including typing, copying, preparing supplemental exam materials, distribution and collection of exam materials, and securing exam materials.
• Provides support for conferences, symposia and other special events as needed. Completes training activities and participates in departmental meetings and trainings as assigned by the supervisor (e.g., computer tutorials, professional development sessions, cross-training presentations).

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency and four years of experience in an educational and/or office setting. Post-high school education may substitute at the comparable rate.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) or equivalent software, and Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar software. Knowledge of proper office procedures and etiquette, and the ability to use standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech, work independently, prioritize to meet deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. Strong organizational ability to support multiple faculty members and administrators simultaneously.
• Preferred: Bachelor\'s degree. Prior experience with event coordination and/or promotion is also preferred.

Additional Details

• Contact: Sam Gowen, Faculty Support Coordinator, Florida State University College of Law, sgowen@law.fsu.edu
• Anticipated Salary Range: $30,000-$34,000 depending upon education and experience.
• Schedule: Office hours 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Occasional overtime during final exams or special events.
• Background Check: This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.