NSRLP is Hiring!

We’re pleased to announce that we’re hiring a Part-Time Project Coordinator for a two-year contract. The successful applicant will share responsibility for the day-to-day operational needs of the Project, including the following tasks:

1. Communicating with self-represented litigants (SRLs), justice system service providers, community service organizations, law schools, and the media, and connecting these contacts to other NSRLP team members, as appropriate;
2. Maintaining and developing the NSRLP Filemaker database of SRLs and justice system partners;
3. Assisting in the supervision and coordination of NSRLP student research assistants;
4. Running meetings, including drafting agendas, leading discussion, taking notes, and sending out minutes;
5. Maintaining the NSRLP calendar;
6. Maintaining NSRLP financial records, cross-referencing with established budgets;
7. Posting new content on the NSRLP website, organizing monthly newsletters, and coordinating with the social media team;
8. Helping to coordinate special events;

Other tasks and special projects as assigned. Note that training (e.g. on specialized databases) will be provided on all these tasks.

Qualifications

Education: Preferably university or college degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in law is not required, but may be an advantage.

Experience: Must have experience working and interfacing with the public. Preferably minimum two years of related administrative experience, preferably in a university or non-profit organization setting.

Skills: Excellent computer skills (especially word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet knowledge), and proficiency with email, internet, and maintaining websites. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and good writing skills. Basic bookkeeping. Ability to work under pressure and cope with a variety of tasks. Reliability and good time management. Ability to work independently when appropriate. Accuracy and strong attention to detail required. Good analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with faculty (both at Windsor Law and elsewhere), staff and students, and other stakeholders (requiring tact, initiative, good judgment and patience as well as respecting matters of a sensitive and confidential nature), representing NSRLP in a professional manner in all these relationships. Bilingualism (or other language fluency) an advantage.

Application Details

The contract will be for 2 years, at 24 hours a week (flexible schedule) at an annual salary of $30,000 ($50,000 full time pro rata). Please note that this job is a consultant position and will not include university benefits.

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

1. A cover letter outlining interest, relevant experience, and anything else we should know about why you are attracted to this position;
2. A detailed resume;
3. A short writing sample (500-750 words).

Applications should be addressed to Dayna Cornwall at the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor and should be received by April 27^th 2018. Please send application materials as PDF documents, via email.

The position will start June 25, 2018, and will be based in Windsor, Ontario.