Founded in 1911, as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern Law School has long been at the forefront of legal education. We offer a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children, including medical, dental, vision, Group Life/AD&D, LTD, flexible spending accounts, TIAA-CREF pension plan, vacation and sick leave.
Following is a list of current job openings. Unless otherwise indicated, applicants may apply for positions by sending a cover letter, resume and salary history to individuals or email addresses indicated in the position opening.
Southwestern is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
Current Employment Opportunities (as of 7/1/08)
DATA AND SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Southwestern Law School is offering an exciting career opportunity in the Institutional Advancement Office. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and able to coordinate and manage multiple responsibilities and assignments successfully.
Responsibilities include:
- Entering new files in the database;
- Updating existing records from numerous sources;
- Researching inaccurate data;
- Auditing input for inaccuracies and missing information;
- Creating reports; and
- General office duties.
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree with experience in data processing and data management required. The successful candidate will also possess excellent data entry skills (50 WPM) with attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures and/or instructions; strong interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; exceptional organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Access), e-mail and Internet usage.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs7@swlaw.edu.
EXAMINATION PROCTORS
Southwestern is seeking responsible and detail oriented individuals to serve as examination proctors for three exam periods. Each exam period consists of approximately one to two week periods. Proctors are responsible for the administration of exams and for providing an environment conducive to testing.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Adhering to established exam policies and procedures;
- Securing, distributing and collecting exam materials;
- Reading verbal instructions, properly timing exams, collecting and recording each completed exam;
- Documenting irregularities and reporting them to the appropriate office.
Minimum qualifications:
- Previous experience in exam administration or at least two years of office experience.
- Detail-oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal and service skills.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Good judgment.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Basic computer skills are required.
For consideration please send cover letter and resume to jobs3@swlaw.edu or Personnel (236G), 3050 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010.
STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT
Southwestern Law School is seeking a detail-oriented individual interested in student and administrative services. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and able to coordinate and manage multiple assignments and projects successfully. This position requires general administrative support including: word processing, database and record management, text and numeric proofreading, telephone answering, event coordination, and special projects. Ability to effectively manage a high volume of inquiries and support 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; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Access), e-mail and internet usage.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs10@swlaw.edu.
STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT: DEAN OF STUDENTS
Southwestern Law School is seeking a detail-oriented individual interested in a career in student and academic services. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter who is capable of working with minimal supervision while managing and providing clerical support for the Dean of Students; interacting effectively with a variety of constituencies including students, faculty and staff; and coordinating and managing multiple assignments and projects successfully.
Responsabilities include:
This position requires the ability to effectively and efficiently manage heavy telephone and student inquiries about academic programs, procedures and requirements. Database and record management, word processing, text and numeric proofreading, document management, and special project coordination are 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; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Access), e-mail and internet usage.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs2@swlaw.edu.
