🚀 Assoc Director, Career & Professional Development Programs

Assoc Director, Career & Professional Development Programs

The Associate Director will design and implement a curriculum of career and professional development programs and assessment tools to guide School of Law students in creating personal career plans, employment search strategies, and developing the skills to successfully execute summer and post-graduate employment searches and conduct lifelong career management.

The Associate Director will also develop and execute, in collaboration with the Associate Dean, a communications strategy to increase student engagement with career resources and understanding of the timelines for using them effectively. Analysis of information about hiring practices and trends across employer types will be conducted and incorporated into Career Development Office (CDO) programs, initiatives and student informational materials.

Working conditions

The Associate Director will work in an office environment. Typing and light physical effort required. Some night and weekend work and some travel required.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and present engaging programs focused on self-assessment, the development of professional skills and career topics.
• Knowledge of the legal employment market, legal hiring and professional development practices.
• A demonstrated passion for student engagement, mentoring and training.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication ability.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid computer skills, including facility with MS Word Suite, web-based software, and social media.

Education & experience

Required :

• J.D. or L.L.M.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute professional events.
• Experience communicating with accomplished professionals and leaders.

Preferred :

• 0 - 2 years of law practice, legal recruiting, legal professional development, training or career advising experience.
• 1 - 2 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Experience in higher education administration.

Salary & schedule

Salary Structure: Pay Grade 7 ($55,640.00 to $82,784.00 annually)

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hrs per week. Some travel is required and occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Legal

Industries

• Higher Education