Administrative Assistant Graduate and International Legal Programs

Overview

Administrative Assistant for Graduate and International Legal Programs

Job No: 498636
Work Type:
Staff Part-Time

Location:

Denver, CO
Categories:
Legal Professionals, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support

A national leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of the nation's most innovative and ascendant law schools. The law school features an outstanding and diverse student body, a community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains.

Located in a beautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College of Law supports a full-time JD program, a part-time weekend JD program, a range of pioneering Master s programs, and a set of esteemed specialty programs - including a nationally recognized clinical program.

Reporting directly to the law school s Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs, the Administrative Assistant for Graduate and International Legal Programs supports the Associate Dean in the advancement and development of graduate and international legal programs at the Sturm College of Law through general administrative support, including with events, student and stakeholder engagement, expenses and travel support, scheduling, and admissions matters.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

• Provide administrative support for the Associate Dean for matters related to graduate and international legal programs.
• In coordination with the Associate Dean, facilitate events for the graduate and international legal programs, in collaboration with relevant law school staff.
• Support the Associate Dean with scheduling, expenses, and travel arrangements, working with Concur.
• Support the Associate Dean with tasks related to student recruitment and engagement, including managing records, compiling data, and supporting admissions.
• Support the Associate Dean s work on curriculum, degree planning, and adjunct faculty relations.
• Support the Associate Dean s engagement with alumni and relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as needed to support the graduate and international legal programs at the Sturm College of Law.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to take and receive direction
• Ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
• Strong student and customer support orientation
• Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints
• Proficiency with relevant technologies, including Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint); ability to gain proficiency in technologies as needed, such as Qualtrics, Banner, and Canvas
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Bachelor s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent training and experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write fluently in English

• One to two years of experience in a legal or higher education office environment providing administrative or coordination support.

Twenty hours per week, with exact schedule to be determined in coordination with the Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs. Hours will occasionally fall outside of normal office hours (M-F, 8:30-5pm). In accordance with the University s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work subject to approval by the Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs.

• Standard office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate
• Eligible for hybrid work

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period

For consideration, please submit your materials by 4:00pm (MST) March 31, 2026.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$22.00

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate s sex or any other protected status.

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