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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Dickinson Law, located in Carlisle, PA has an immediate opening for a part-time Coordinator of the Externship Program. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will work directly with law school students, alumni, externship supervisors, faculty, and staff. The Coordinator is responsible for all the administrative functions of the Externship Program, including the Semester in Practice and Immersive Externship offerings, and works collaboratively with the Associate Dean and program faculty to ensure the effective execution of these duties. 

The anticipated length of the appointment is through at least December 2025. The opening may work virtually and/or in person depending on the successful candidate. It is anticipated the role will require an average of 20 hours a week.

Job Duties

• Support and advise students pursuing partner and new externship placements, including those who want to participate in Semester in Practice and Immersive Externship courses. Process and maintain accurate student records related to the overall Externship Program. Conduct student externship program orientation session at the start of each semester. Oversee and collect applications for the externship parking stipend program.
• Regularly review ABA Standards governing experiential learning and, in conjunction with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, ensure compliance with standards. Oversee and update the externship program required forms and handbook in compliance with ABA and Dickinson Law policies.
• Communicate to inquiring attorneys and judges the purpose of the Externship Program and the educational nature of the commitment they make by agreeing to participate. Lead the Externship Supervisor application process. Conduct and/or coordinate site visits to participating partner placements each semester.
• Coordinate the dissemination of externship placement opportunities with partners through the Career Services Office.
• Problem-solve issues that arise in externships with faculty, students, and supervisors. Consult on academic-related issues with the Associate Dean f