Program Coordinator

Overview of Organization

NJ LEEP is a college access and success program for low-income and first-generation students from the greater Newark area. NJ LEEP currently serves middle school students, high school students, college students, and family members. We help students perform at high academic levels by building skills through law-related and other educational programs, developing the habits necessary for college success and community leadership, and offering exposure to colleges, careers, and role models who have achieved professional success. NJ LEEP’s model is challenging and rigorous and prepares NJ LEEP program graduates for success in college. NJ LEEP strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are committed to anti-racist principles and are actively engaged in the work of those principles, including staff trainings and creating space for dialogue around race and identity for both staff and students. For more information about our work, please go to www.njleep.org. 

The salary range for this position starts at $50,000, and NJ LEEP offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. 

Title & Position Summary

The Program Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Legal Education Manager to provide student, classroom, and administrative support for all law-related programming at NJ LEEP. In addition, the Program Coordinator will help facilitate relationships between attorney mentors and NJ LEEP students and staff while liaising between the Legal Education and External Engagement teams. This position involves both direct student engagement and program administration.

As an NJ LEEP employee, you will model commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. You will also play an active role in NJ LEEP’s anti-racism work to further the organization’s mission. You will be expected to handle sensitive information with professionalism and diplomacy. As a team member, you must display a professional and positive attitude and contribute to a positive staff dynamic.

Responsibilities

·       Provide academic and administrative support for the Constitutional Law Debate program, including in-class teaching assistance, one-on-one and small-group student support, and grading/giving feedback on student briefs and other class assignments

·       Support in the preparation and execution of Legal Education events, including two Constitutional Law Debates, Debate Coaching sessions, Debate Case Review, Debate Review guest speaking events, and Debate Review field trips

·       Coordinate with the External Engagement team to facilitate mentor-student meetings and manage database for law-related event volunteers

·       Provide administrative and instructional support during the five-week Summer Law Institute program, including tracking program data and preparing class materials

·       Track, input, and maintain weekly, monthly, and cyclical data for law-related education programs in NJ LEEP data-management system

·       Provide administrative support on all aspects of Saturday Writing Class (class held twice a month) including printing of materials, oversight of Saturday programming, data input as required, and other duties as assigned

·       Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

·       Experience working with high school students in an academic setting

Equipment:

·       Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

·       Traditional Office Environment

·       Some Saturday work (~16/year)

Physical Effort: 

·       Sedentary