Director of Career Development

The University of Maine School of Law is accepting applications for a Director of Career Development. This person helps students and graduates to make informed decisions about career paths and develop individual strategies to obtain career goals. The Director of Career Development is responsible for the administration, planning, and development of career services for law students and alumni/ae. This position is based at The Maine Center, 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends required. This position reports to the Dean of Student Services and is an integral part of a dynamic team.

Salary

The salary range is $90,000-$95,000.

Benefits

The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

Director of Career Development job description.

About the University

The University of Maine School of Law is the state’s public and only law school, a vital resource serving our local, regional, national, and global community. Maine Law is an institutional public servant committed to providing an accessible and affordable student-focused program of legal education and achieving the highest standards of ethical behavior. Our rigorous doctrinal and experiential curriculum, influential scholarship, and signature programming prepare students to practice law, promote respect for the rule of law, and advance justice for all members of society.

Qualifications Required

J.D. degree or a master’s degree in counseling, student personnel, higher education administration or a related discipline and strong interpersonal, counseling skills and communication skills (writing and public speaking).

License/Certifications

Must have passed a state bar exam; current license not required but preferred.

Preferred

Familiarity with local and regional legal markets, experience in a legal career services or recruitment position or law practice experience.