Program Manager, Weekend Paralegal

Salary/Pay Rate: $35/hour - $40/hour

About the Role

The Weekend Paralegal Program Manager coordinates all elements related to the weekend program. This position works very closely with the Marist Director of the Paralegal Program and the Admission staff as they review applications and make recommendations on the acceptance of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment of students and onboard students for two cohorts annually – March & September.
• Coordinate and participate in Virtual Paralegal Information Sessions.
• Serve as a support/liaison for students, faculty, financial aid, adult admission, and Registrar.
• Coordinate regular meetings and outreach with faculty and Paralegal Advisory Board to keep the lines of communication open and to meet the American Bar Association requirements.
• Serve as a liaison for the American Bar Association accreditation review process.
• Provide support to the Paralegal Program Director for the American Bar Association accreditation review process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Qualtrics survey software.
• Experience advising students.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Experience recruiting students in a higher education setting.

About the Department/School

The mission of Marist University's Division of Extended Learning is to support and empower all learners through academic opportunities by providing innovative, flexible, and accessible educational programs. The Division of Extended Learning is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth, enhancing skills, and enriching lives through a diverse range of academic and meaningful experiences. Our commitment fosters an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for knowledge.

As the only ABA-approved paralegal program in the Upper Hudson River Valley, the Paralegal Certificate at Marist is designed to prepare students with practical experience, hands-on learning, and resources at an accelerated pace.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.

Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.

Schedule

This is a part-time position expected to work on campus three days per week, for approximately five hours per day, with the specific schedule determined in consultation with the supervisor. Minimal evening and weekend work is required. Hours per week: 15-20. Months per year: 12.

Location: Marist University Main Campus