Job Description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Law School Center for International and Comparative Law (CICL) is looking for a customer service-oriented, intellectually curious individual to join our team from approximately December 2024-May 2025. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for International Affairs, this position will provide administrative support for the office and staff, including to the Assistant Dean and the Graduate Programs Coordinator, as they carry out their mission of supporting the Law School?s graduate law programs, international internships and study abroad programs, and the work of the Global Affairs Committee. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate might also provide advising about international opportunities for JD and LLM students. The successful incumbent will work directly with faculty, staff, and students. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world?s leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD, 40 in the LLM, and 15 in the SJD program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

At Michigan Law, we view our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to our mission as an educational institution and we seek to ensure that each member of our community has a full opportunity to thrive in our environment. We believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge. We maintain a deep commitment to fostering a diverse community in which all students, staff, and faculty learn and work in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.

The Center for International and Comparative Law is the hub of international activities at the law school.  CICL?s primary roles are 1) to support the international ambitions of our JD student population, especially international internships and post-graduate opportunities; 2) to direct and manage all non-JD graduate programs for LLM and SJD students and for visiting scholars from around the world; and 3) to direct the internationally-focused programs and reputation of one of the premier faculties in transnational law.

Responsibilities*

Internship, fellowship, and semester exchange logistics management

Office staffing and other administrative tasks

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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