Experiential Learning Programs Coordinator

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). UC Irvine School of Law is driven to improve our local, national and global communities by grappling with important issues as scholars, as practitioners and as teachers who are preparing the next generation of leaders.

The collaborative and interdisciplinary community at UCI Law includes extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, dedicated staff, engaged alumni and enthusiastic supporters. Experiential learning is at the core of our mission at UC Irvine School of Law. Students in their first-year Lawyering Skills class will have the opportunity to interview an actual client. Each student works with an actual client or clients, under close supervision, in an environment designed to encourage reflection on the values and responsibilities of the legal profession.

A key component to experiential learning at UCI Law includes the Externship Program, which provides academic credit for students doing legal work for judges, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. UCI Law also provides a unique opportunity for real-world educational and professional development through the UCDC Law Program and the UCI Law in NYC Program. Pro Bono Program and The Externship Program:
More than 90 percent of UCI Law students participate in the Pro Bono Program, ensuring that legal services are provided to those most vulnerable in the local community, as well as communities across the country and around the world.

Students develop legal skills while working with low-income clients and providing assistance to underserved causes. The Externship Program provides academic credit for students doing legal work for judges, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Reporting to the Director of Externships, the Experiential Learning Coordinator provides critical support to students working with outside legal organizations, government entities, and judicial chambers, and synchronizes the efforts developing externship and pro bono placements.

Your Role on the Team Provides leadership and coordination in developing, implementing, and evaluating the experiential learning program for the Pro Bono Program and the Externship Program. Position will focus on developing and implementing a communication strategy to advance high-impact experiential learning. Oversees the creation and delivery of programming to enhance experiential learning and its impact on student learning. Serves as an advocate for experiential learning by implementing strategy consisting of communications, training, and compliance.

Serves as a resource for faculty and staff with questions about best practices in experiential learning. Uses skills as a seasoned and experienced administrative operations professional to manage, plan and administer the operations of a small to mid-sized academic or non-academic department or organizational unit with limited scope. Work is performed independently under limited supervision of Director of Externship and Pro Bono Programs.

May report to a chair, director, or a higher level administrative operations professional or manager. Perform short- and long-term planning for the organization. May supervise staff or students. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding.

These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Budgeted Salary Range: $77,000 - $105,000 Special

Conditions:

Occasionally travel with students for experiential learning opportunities, assisting with logistics and administration of such trips. Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct
* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment
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