Position Title:

Program Manager, Weekend Paralegal

Department/School:

Division of Extended Learning

Salary/Pay Rate:

$35/hour - $40/hour

Job Summary:

The Weekend Paralegal Program Manager coordinates all elements related to the weekend program. This position works very closely with the Marist Director of the Paralegal Program. The manager works very closely with the Admission staff as they review applications and make recommendations on the acceptance of students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field 
• 3 - 5 years' of related experience 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Essential Functions:

• Assist in recruitment of students and onboard students for two cohorts annually – March & September.
• Coordinate and participate in Virtual Paralegal Information Sessions.
• Serve as a support/liaison for students, faculty, financial aid, adult admission and Registrar.
• Coordinate regular meetings and outreach with faculty and Paralegal Advisory Board to keep the lines of communication open and to meet the American Bar Association requirements and serve as a liaison.
• Provide support to the Paralegal Program Director for the American Bar Association accreditation review process.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Qualtrics survey software
• Experience advising students
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Experience recruiting students in a higher education setting

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

About the Department/School:

The mission of Marist University's Division of Extended Learning is to support and empower all learners through academic opportunities by providing innovative, flexible, and accessible educational programs. The Division of Extended Learning is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth, enhancing skills, and enriching lives through a diverse range of academic and meaningful experiences. Our commitment fosters an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for knowledge.

As the only ABA-approved paralegal program in the Upper Hudson River Valley, the Paralegal Certificate at Marist is designed to prepare students with practical experience, hands-on learning, and resources at an accelerated pace.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

This position is expected to work on campus three days per week, for approximately five hours per day, with the specific schedule determined in consultation with the supervisor. Minimal evening and weekend work is required.

Hours per Week:

15-20

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.