Job Description

Job Description

Southwestern Law School is seeking a detail-oriented individual interested in a higher-education career. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter who can work in student and administrative services with minimal supervision while providing office support, interacting effectively with various constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff, and successfully initiating and completing multiple assignments and projects.

The Registrar’s Office is responsible for conducting the registration process, planning and coordinating final examinations, maintaining student records, including grades, academic standings, and awards, and preparing transcripts and bar certifications. The office also processes deferments and is the primary reception area for the law school.

The Student Services Assistant handles front office reception and general office duties and requires good judgment and outstanding receptionist and customer service skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Effectively and efficiently managing a high volume of emails, telephone calls, and in-person inquiries about academic programs, procedures, and requirements
• Managing office calendars and events
• Exceptional database, document, and record management
• Text and numeric proofreading
• Portal editing and publishing
• Special project coordination
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually is required

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience in student or administrative services. The successful candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills, strong organizational and planning abilities, and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Salary: $20.68/hour

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs2@swlaw.edu to be considered for this position.

Southwestern Law School prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle and hair texture), ethnicity, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age (40 and over), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, citizenship status, military status or service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in the educational programs (including retention of students) or activities Southwestern operates. Please direct all inquiries regarding Southwestern’s nondiscrimination policies to:
General Counsel
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 738–6626