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.
Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, Education, and Outreach and working closely with NCBE’s team of communicators, the Marketing Assistant provides administrative and functional support, including clerical/administrative tasks, preparation and distribution of reports and data analysis, tracking marketing communications projects, marketing communications-related research, assisting in social media campaigns, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Critical skills include strong written and verbal communications, plus analytical, creative, and project management ability. Experience working in a marketing or communications-focused department or organization is preferred but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Director with daily administrative duties and completes a broad variety of department administrative tasks that include scheduling appointments and meetings (Outlook, Zoom, Teams, etc.); composing, preparing and reviewing correspondence; arranging travel plans, itineraries and agendas; and tracking requests from and to other departments and external stakeholders. Submits and reconciles expense reports for department leadership.
- Completes projects and special assignments by researching, establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining the cooperation of others, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and adjusting plans.
- Tracks web and social media statistics and prepares reports to guide planning and implementation of online initiatives. Assists with web and social media content planning and execution and promotion of NCBE’s publications, conferences and meetings, and broad organizational initiatives.
- Monitors and disseminates NCBE and bar admissions-related news and events.
- Prepares and updates communications databases.
- Analyzes questionnaires and other forms of stakeholder feedback.
- Coordinates communications both within the department and with the organization as a whole.
- Supports the educational programming components of NCBE’s conferences and meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality of NCBE’s business processes and information.
Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant experience required. Substantive internship experience may be counted.
- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‐task and prioritize work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong business writing skills.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Attention to detail and problem‐solving skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Outlook calendars as well as experience scheduling meetings via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. Experience with social media applications, Google analytics, online survey programs, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred. Ability to learn new software as needed.
- Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner.
- Ability to work independently and with professional discretion.
- Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
- Presence in Albuquerque, NM or Madison, WI is preferred but not required.
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.