Alumni Affairs Coordinator & Career Advisor

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Alumni Affairs Coordinator & Career Advisor

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Alumni Affairs Coordinator & Career Advisor at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

Department

College of Law

Hours 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Alumni Affairs Coordinator and Career Counselor gives career service support to both current law students and College of Law alumni. 
Essential Functions: 
1. Provide support to the Director of Career & Professional Development to engage and equip law students and graduates in job search strategy and professionalism through coaching appointments, material edit and review, programing, and other methods.

2. Cultivate relationships with alumni and manage the College of Law alumni chapter, including collecting, managing, and maintaining data and contact information of alumni, using various software systems, assist with data inquiries and organization, and prepare records and reports for annual American Bar Association reporting.

3. Operate and manage the Belmont University College of Law Inn of Court chapter. Work closely with the Executive Committee and members. Pair incoming students with attorney mentors and troubleshoot concerns.  Coordinate catering and program management. Create necessary materials (flyers, posters, name badges, handouts, etc.).  Obtain CLE approval on all programming and officially record CLE credit for Inn members.

4. Coordinate special events for College of Law students and alumni (alumni reunions, symposia for the law review and journals etc.) including promotion, registration, logistics, participant correspondence and follow-up

5. Develop and compile communications and materials for and about alumni, including news, announcements, social media posts, etc. and assist in recruiting prospective students by identifying alumni who can address specific questions about their area of practice.

6. Serve as liaison between the College of Law and Belmont University’s Office of Alumni Engagement.

7. Assist in the execution of Career Development initiatives including programming, On Campus Interviews, and material development. Assist and/or lead programs as assigned. Assist in identifying guest speakers and drafting handouts for students. Coordinate catering, room scheduling and general administration of Career Development programs. Update Career Development Handbook and other materials used on a regular basis, and coordinate production. Assist with acquisition and management of a Career Development Library for students (electronic and hard copy).

8. Maintain Briefcase. Enter job postings, OCI and other schedule requests.  Act as a primary contact for all new system updates and trainings.

Any other duties assigned by the Director of Career & Professional Development.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.


Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to represent the College of Law professionally both internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Sound judgment, the ability to analyze problems quickly and accurately, and the ability to develop practical and effective solutions to solve a variety of problems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
   
Required Education Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
  
Required Experience Minimum two years of professional experience.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.





The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Alumni Affairs Coordinator and Career Counselor gives career service support to both current law students and College of Law alumni. 
Essential Functions: 
1. Provide support to the Director of Career & Professional Development to engage and equip law students and graduates in job search strategy and professionalism through coaching appointments, material edit and review, programing, and other methods.

2. Cultivate relationships with alumni and manage the College of Law alumni chapter, including collecting, managing, and maintaining data and contact information of alumni, using various software systems, assist with data inquiries and organization, and prepare records and reports for annual American Bar Association reporting.

3. Operate and manage the Belmont University College of Law Inn of Court chapter. Work closely with the Executive Committee and members. Pair incoming students with attorney mentors and troubleshoot concerns.  Coordinate catering and program management. Create necessary materials (flyers, posters, name badges, handouts, etc.).  Obtain CLE approval on all programming and officially record CLE credit for Inn members.

4. Coordinate special events for College of Law students and alumni (alumni reunions, symposia for the law review and journals etc.) including promotion, registration, logistics, participant correspondence and follow-up

5. Develop and compile communications and materials for and about alumni, including news, announcements, social media posts, etc. and assist in recruiting prospective students by identifying alumni who can address specific questions about their area of practice.

6. Serve as liaison between the College of Law and Belmont University’s Office of Alumni Engagement.

7. Assist in the execution of Career Development initiatives including programming, On Campus Interviews, and material development. Assist and/or lead programs as assigned. Assist in identifying guest speakers and drafting handouts for students. Coordinate catering, room scheduling and general administration of Career Development programs. Update Career Development Handbook and other materials used on a regular basis, and coordinate production. Assist with acquisition and management of a Career Development Library for students (electronic and hard copy).

8. Maintain Briefcase. Enter job postings, OCI and other schedule requests.  Act as a primary contact for all new system updates and trainings.

Any other duties assigned by the Director of Career & Professional Development.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.


Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to represent the College of Law professionally both internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Sound judgment, the ability to analyze problems quickly and accurately, and the ability to develop practical and effective solutions to solve a variety of problems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
   
Required Education Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
  
Required Experience Minimum two years of professional experience.
  
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. The employee’s vision must be adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. The position requires good manual dexterity. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing as necessary.

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