Project Coordinator

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality assessment products, services, and research for the benefit and protection of the public and the legal profession. We assist state courts and licensing authorities with fulfilling their responsibility to determine minimal competence for entry to the legal profession.

Diversity, fairness, and inclusion are central to NCBE’s mission and to our vision for a competent, ethical, and diverse legal profession. NCBE provides an inclusive and family-friendly environment, flexible schedules, remote work options, and competitive salary and benefits. NCBE’s headquarters is located in Madison, Wisconsin, a vibrant community with excellent municipal services and educational opportunities.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the project tasks and activities in the Project Management Office (PMO). This position works closely with division and cross-departmental team members and is responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Assists in key work as assigned by the PMO related to item and test development, operations, and implementation of projects.
• Regularly schedules and attends meetings and conference calls (Outlook, Zoom, Teams, in-person, etc.) between stakeholders, vendors, employees and NextGen project leaders.
• Prepares meeting materials, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes/notes, and reports as needed. Collects and analyzes data for reporting purposes.
• Documents and follows up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Provides administrative support to project leaders as requested.
• Serves as liaison between Meetings and Events Department with planning and logistics for external committee meetings as needed.
• Attends external committee meetings and provides on-site assistance as requested.
• Seeks continuous professional development to stay current with best practices and expand skillset.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of project coordination experience.
• Documentation management experience required.
• Ability to use project management software tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; capable of maintaining strong relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Outlook calendars as well as experience scheduling meetings via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.
• Time management skills with the ability to manage shifting goals, priorities, and deadlines.

The Project Coordinator may work remotely. NCBE will consider applicants from the following states: FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK, PA, TX, WA, WI, and WY.

Mission

NCBE promotes fairness, integrity, and best practices in admission to the legal profession for the benefit and protection of the public. We serve admission authorities, courts, the legal education community, and candidates by providing high-quality

• assessment products, services, and research;
• character investigations; and
• informational and educational resources and programs.

EEO Statement

NCBE is proud to be an equal employment opportunity organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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