Educational Program Assistant 1 - Insurance Law Center; ILC)

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Work type: Full-time
Location: School of Law
Categories: Legal

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut Law School is hiring an Education Programming Assistant 1 to support its Insurance Law Center (ILC). This is a new role, and applicants can expect to work closely, creatively, and collaboratively with the Director of the ILC and other affiliated faculty. The nature of the duties will vary, but responsibilities will include administrative and strategic planning support and executing specific initiatives like conferences and workshops.

The Insurance Law Center (ILC) is the foremost center for the study of insurance law in the world. Located in Hartford, America’s insurance capital, the ILC draws on its generous endowment and local industry expertise to serve as the premier place to explore big ideas in insurance. Through seminars, symposia, and conferences, the ILC promotes cutting-edge thought at the intersection of insurance and various other topics—including climate change, cybersecurity, discrimination, and artificial intelligence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic planning support to the ILC.
• Conduct research and writing projects for the Director of the Insurance Law Center and other affiliated faculty.
• Manage the ILC's social media presence (Linked In, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Bluesky) and email marketing (Mailchimp), and maintain the ILC and Insurance Law Review websites.
• Plans and organizes program events—including the Insurance Law Workshop speaker series, symposia and conferences, and the annual Fall Cocktail reception—along with related outreach activities and promotional materials for the ILC.
• Coordinates CLE credit accreditation and attendance tracking for ILC programming.
• Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and outside groups on matters relating to center activities and travel processing.
• Prepares and organizes documents for ILC meetings.
• Develops the ILC calendar and keeps the Director apprised of upcoming deadlines and tasks.
• Performs general office support functions including filing, maintenance of databases and acts as the liaison with the business office.
• Processes reimbursements and disbursements for the Center (e.g., via Concur, Husky Buy, and Papersave).
• Maintains accurate records, assembles data, and prepares statistical and/or historical reports.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Advises and supports students in the LLM-Insurance Law program, including distance learners, and coordinates related orientation materials.
• Onboards adjunct faculty and manages ongoing adjunct administration, including timecards/appointments, course-evaluation surveys, and end-of-semester meetings.
• Coordinates course scheduling and enrollment tracking for ILC-affiliated courses each semester.
• Assists with hiring and managing research assistants.
• Supports marketing, outreach, and advising for the Graduate Certificate in Insurance Law, including outreach to law firms, insurers, and brokers.
• Supports the Insurance Law Review, including coordinating write-on competition logistics and E-Board elections.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience OR associate’s degree and two years of experience in a responsible administrative support position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner (in person, over video conferences, and in writing) both internally and externally.
• Ability to expertly manage deadlines and juggle multiple…