"Director of Career Services and Strategic National Employer Outreach"

Duties and Responsibilities:

Counsel Juris Doctor candidates and alumni. Maintain a heavy counseling schedule to advise current Juris Doctor candidates and alumni on career paths, course selection, use of resources, job search and interviewing strategy, employment options, interviewing, and professionalism, in addition to providing general advice on varied topics that are specifically applicable to the student or alumnus. Counsel students on career options, including big law, corporate, public interest, and compliance sectors nationwide. Provides counseling to 300+ students and alumni yearly.

Develop and implement plan to expand and grow employment opportunities in and beyond the New York/New Jersey metro area. Research and identify potential new job placements across the country, contact potential employers to develop a relationship, provide all necessary information and market the school to those employers, and advertise placements to students. Manage Big Law Pre-Cruitment process for firms nationwide and prepare students to apply and procure jobs in Big Law. Assist office with Fall and Spring Recruitment, including its Resume Referral and On-Campus Recruitment Programs.

Review and edit student materials, including resumes, cover letters, writing samples, thank you letters, and other correspondence, communicate edits to the student, suggest students re-submit for continuing edits to ensure quality of written materials.

Events - Attend alumni and bar association events to network and foster a productive relationship between potential employers and Seton Hall University School of Law. Attend and organize events and panel discussions focused on student networking and employment. Assess student needs; prepare materials, including handouts and Powerpoint presentations; and present to students during information sessions regarding the Office's three recruitment sessions.

Assist with Office communications, including the monthly electronic newsletter featuring interviews with students regarding their employment opportunities. Act as a liaison for technology platforms used by office, including Symplicity, Virtual Speech, and Firm Prospects.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree required; Experience in the legal profession and experience in law school higher education, preferably in a law school career services office.

Salary Range:

80,000 - 110,000

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits. Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.