Program Coordinator

The Election Law Clinic offers Harvard Law students the opportunity to do hands-on litigation and advocacy work across a range of election law areas. Reporting to the Faculty Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for performing research functions and the administration of activities, policies, and procedures of the Election Law Clinic.

As a Program Coordinator you will:

Serve as principal source of information on policy and procedure of the Election Law Clinic including clinical operations liaison for ITS and the Clinical/Pro-Bono Office. Build relationships with local and national organizations and coalitions, including HLS student groups.

Track legal cases for clinic and triage phone/email inquiries regarding the program and ensure follow-up.

Organize, format and proofread manuscripts, course materials and court filings.

Provide administrative guidance and assistance including organizing staff meetings, coordinating calendar for Director and other program staff, overseeing paper and electronic files, and coordinating all aspects of travel for students, Director, and/or guests.

Create and maintain communications platforms including website and social media pages and assist in the creation of an alumni database with outgoing publications from clinic to students and alumni.

Process financial transactions for the staff, and billing for the program. Assist with the preparation of budget, including tracking and maintaining expenditures.

May track and manage research assistants and student interns as needed.

Three or more years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count toward experience.

We are looking for people who have:

Excellent organizational skills with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive material/information in a professional manner and to handle information with discretion, sound judgment and attention to detail

Knowledge of Harvard resources

Familiarity with election law and knowledge of legal and academic research procedures

The position is for an initial one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal subject to department needs and funding availability.

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

Job Function: Faculty & Student Services, General Administration

Job Code: 403134 Coordinator I

Department: Election Law Clinic

Salary Grade: 054 (Minimum: $ 54,340; Maximum: $ 85,675) *Salary is directly tied to experience.

Pre-employment Screening: Identity

Schedule: 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 7 hour workday

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Time-status: Full-time

Union: 55-Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

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EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.