Wallace Experiential Learning Fellow

Job description

Position: Wallace Experiential Learning Fellow
Department: Norman A. Wiggins School of Law
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Wallace Experiential Learning Fellow works under the supervision of the Director of Externships and in consultation with the Director, assists with ongoing enhancement, management, and administration of a dynamic externship program that places 100+ students per academic year in positions throughout North Carolina and beyond, including judicial, government, public interest/non-profit, in house, and law firm placements. Within this role, the Fellow would assist with the coordination of field placements including but not limited to securing placements and ensuring that all accreditation standards for supervision and work content are followed.
In addition to supporting the Externship Program, the Experiential Learning Fellow works with the Assistant Deans for Experiential Learning and Career and Professional Development to develop content and design and implement student engagement strategies to enhance awareness of experiential learning opportunities and the role they play in overall career development. Within this role, the Fellow would work with the various Clinical Directors to create student learning opportunities, expand development prospects, assist with the administration of the clinics, and ensure all accreditation standards are being complied with. Additionally, the Fellow would work with the Career and Professional Development team to develop and maintain relationships with employers, firms, and government agencies, increase awareness of employment opportunities with students, and network between the various cohorts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support and data management for externship program and academic course
• Assist with development of multi-faceted engagement initiatives for students, faculty and supervising attorneys and judges
• Enhance and update externship program materials
• Assist with development of content for internal and external experiential learning program marketing across multiple print and electronic platforms
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Participate in meetings with supervising attorneys
• Support clinic directors with special projects and legal efforts as requested
• Provide support to the Career Center for special projects as needed
• Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security, including, but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal guidelines
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Education/Experience:
• 2025 Campbell University graduate of the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and common methods of digital communication
• Proficient in Symplicity, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Marketing/communication skills a plus
• Comprehensive computer skills with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Exercise good judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines
• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University