Required Duties

Events

Assist OCS in planning and managing career development related events that take place both on and off campus, including activities related to our Practice Area Fair, virtual Mock Interview Program, virtual On- Campus Interview Program, employer panels and receptions, and OCS information sessions and workshops. Responsibilities include:

• Working with Director to plan and execute events.
• Communicating with recruiters and attorneys participating in various programs, in connection with their visits to Penn Carey Law.
• Spearheading publicity for events.
• Managing RSVP information for events.
• Arranging venues, media, catering, and decoration for events.
• Maintaining an up-to-date events calendar for Career events and updating Penn Carey Law calendar with Career events.
• Maintain comprehensive event summaries and checklists.
• Maintaining comprehensive list of alumni who participate in these programs.

Marketing & Communication

Publicize career programs and relevant deadlines and opportunities to students. Coordinate with the Director to create messaging for our audiences and keep our brand consistent. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing a media strategy: developing key communications on multiple platforms.
• Producing weekly e-newsletter highlighting upcoming events and timely information

Job Posting Database

Maintain up to date electronic database of legal employers and jobs. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring job postings email address for new postings. Inputting job information into electronic database carefully and accurately.
• Communicating with employers related to job postings.   

Independent project tailored to your interests

We understand that a graduate assistantship is a formative experience in your Masters program and to your professional development. Therefore, we hope to work with you to tailor your GA experience to fit your professional goals and strengths. Additional duties could be performed in the area(s) of assessments, alumni relations, leadership development, program management, student life, research, publicity, and/or office management. We look forward to working with you to develop a substantial project that meets our mutual goals. 

Working in the law school also comes with some perks! Free food is available almost daily and our office is usually filled with swag. 

Preferred Qualification and Essential Skills

• Exceptional writing, critical thinking, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn other platforms, including Qualtrics, MailChimp and Symplicity.
• Quick learner, demonstrates initiative, and can manage a variety of tasks in multiple areas with minimal supervision.
• Communicates well and is reliable.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and transcript to rcahn@law.upenn.edu with “Graduate Assistant Application” in the subject line.

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