Sr. Program Manager, CGLP and PIJD

Position Title:

Sr. Program Manager, CGLP and PIJD

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$83,500 - $91,800, annual. Commensurate with experience

Pay Frequency:

Annual

POSITION PURPOSE:

Santa Clara University School of Law is seeking a highly organized and dynamic Sr. Program Manager, CGLP & PIJD to manage programs and operations for both the Center for Global Law and Policy (“CGLP”) and the Public Interest J.D. program (“PIJD”). The Sr. Program Manager, CGLP & PIJD will dedicate 50% of their work hours to each program (CGLP and PIJD) and will formally report to the Director of International Programs, in the Center for Global Law & Policy.

The Center for Global Law and Policy (CGLP) is one of three Centers of Distinction within Santa Clara University School of Law. The Centers are hubs for teaching, scholarship, and student experiences – with affiliated professors, elective courses, programming, events, and co-curricular experiences. CGLP has 50 years of expertise and commitment to international and comparative law and offers expansive global programming. This role will be central to supporting the success of our international students, scholars, faculty, and alumni while coordinating various events, programming, and overseeing all administrative tasks. The Sr. Program Manager for Center Programs will work closely with the Associate Dean for Global Engagement, the Director of International Programs and other stakeholders to enhance student engagement with international law and ensure the smooth execution of various CGLP activities.

The Public Interest J.D. Program (PIJD) is one of two cohort certificate programs within Santa Clara University School of Law. The PIJD program is designed primarily for students who want to pursue legal careers in the government and/or nonprofit sectors, including students who are interested in criminal law, environmental law, human rights law, state and local government, racial justice, immigration law, and anti-discrimination law. Student participants are empowered to become effective advocates who can harness their law degrees to work for legislative and policy reforms and/or to serve marginalized and underrepresented clients. This role will be central to supporting the success of the PIJD cohort students. The Sr. Program Manager will work closely with the faculty co-Directors of the PIJD program and other stakeholders to enhance student experience and ensure the smooth execution of all PIJD activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prospective and Admitted Student Processes and Support

PIJD Duties

• In collaboration with the PIJD co-Directors, Organize and hold admissions events to attract new candidates to the PIJD program

• Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies, including without limitation social media marketing campaigns, to raise awareness of the PIJD program

• Support Law School admissions office in open houses and admissions events where PIJD will be promoted

• Interface with Law School admissions office to answer prospective student questions and encourage PIJD applicants

• Participate in review of PIJD application materials, making admissions recommendations to co-Directors

• In collaboration

•  with co-Directors, develop and execute a PIJD orientation session

CGLP Duties

Inbound students within CGLP include exchange students (visiting from an international partner university for 1-2 semesters) as well as international and global students within the JD and LLM degree programs.

• Oversee the application, admission, and onboarding process for inbound exchange students, ensuring a seamless transition into the U.S. academic and cultural environment.

• In collaboration with the Director of International Programs, organize and facilitate all global orientation programs, ensuring inbound students receive the necessary support for academic, social, and cultural adjustment and success.

• Manage the Peer Mentorship Program, pairing inbound students with mentors and providing continuous support to ensure a positive experience.

• Provide ongoing advising and support to inbound students, addressing and appropriately escalating any concerns regarding academic, social, and cultural adjustment.<