Associate Director of Career Services and Advisor

Associate Director of Career Services and Advisor

• Provide Career Advising to Students and Graduates by administering and independently managing counseling services for students and graduates of the law school. Advise J.D. and LL.M. students in all aspects of their job search activities including resume drafting, cover letter preparation, interview skills development and the identification of potential employers; and assisting students in identifying the areas of career interest and work environments most consistent with their personal and professional needs.  Counsel law graduates seeking employment to change jobs or career direction and assist them in identifying opportunities in their current or newly chosen areas of employment, and assist graduates in their resume preparation, job search, interviewing and networking activities.
• Design and implement tax and international LL.M. programming, networking events, and workshops for students and employers. Maintain relationships with LL.M. employers and develop additional relationships to expand opportunities for students.  Create and edit LL.M. resources, handbooks, and websites.
• Design and implement judicial clerkship programming, events, and workshops. Perform research to identify opportunities and conduct targeted outreach.  Design and implement programs and processes to track clerkship opportunities and identify and advise students on strategy and application materials.  Create and edit judicial clerkship resources.
• Provides Academic Advisement to Current Students and general information to current law students regarding course selection, externships, clinics, student groups, journals, and other opportunities to maximize their law school experience.  Advising will include regular one-on-one meetings with law students as well as the development of programming throughout the year.
• The College of Law is growing and changing daily.  All College of Law community members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of our strategic goals.

Commensurate with experience.

Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.

• Juris Doctor and legal practice experience of at least three years or equivalent knowledge of potential career paths for law students, including knowledge of private and non-profit law firms, judicial clerkships, government practice, and in-house legal positions. Two or more years of experience advising law students. Tax LL.M. preferred.
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills, as evidenced by training in education, counseling, or mental health; a record of pro bono work with vulnerable populations; or other professional development training.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to counsel one-on-one, to lead large group programs, and to develop website and printed material for both students and faculty members.
• The ability to use and refine electronic databases to monitor student progress.
• A proven track record of creative problem-solving and success working in a team environment.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.