coordinate and implement career and professional development programs for students; coordinate academic success programs available to all students; and assist with our bar exam support programs, both during the academic year and in the summer.
Duties include:
- Counsel law students on professional development, lawyering skills, legal writing and analysis, and bar preparation strategies.
- Provide individualized career advising and strategic career planning support to law students and alumni.
- Work with experienced professionals to develop, coordinate, and deliver career, professional development, academic success, and bar support programs.
- Teach the Externship course and assist with instruction in foundational academic skills, as needed.
- Coordinate the Dean’s Fellows program, including scheduling sessions, recruiting and supervising fellows, overseeing lesson development, and approving timesheets.
- Collect and analyze data for the ABA and other reporting requirements; supervise student research assistants as needed.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote student academic achievement, professional development, and overall success.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni, employers, and professional organizations to expand employment and networking opportunities for students.
- Plan and coordinate career fairs, networking events, employer site visits, bar association functions, and other professional engagement opportunities.
- Assist with maintaining and updating career development resources, including the electronic job bank and career services website.
Shift
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday is standard although occasional travel and work outside of these hours may be necessary
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. and at least one year of legal practice experience. Candidates without a J.D. may be considered if they have at least three years of relevant experience in human resources, legal recruiting, higher education advising, educational program management, bar preparation instruction, academic success, or a related field. A strong network of legal employer contacts is preferred.
Additional preferred qualifications include: Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities; Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies and foster a collaborative work environment; Outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience; Knowledge of legal education, learning sciences, and student success strategies; Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting
