"Director of Public Sector Career Strategy, Office of Career Strategy"

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. The school offers a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania. The resulting intellectual opportunities and professional relationships bridge traditional boundaries and disciplines, making the Law School an extraordinarily supportive academic community for its scholars and students alike.

Penn Carey Law staff play a critical role in providing a world-class educational environment, supporting faculty, students, alumni, and fellow staff members in a collaborative and ambitious environment. The Director of Public Sector Career Strategy creates and implements strategic approaches to preparing students and alumni to succeed in reaching their public sector career goals, oversees the development and delivery of public sector career education, manages and directs recruitment programs and events, and oversees the Penn Carey Law fellowship process. This role requires significant collaboration and strong relationships with partners within the Office of Career Strategy and the Toll Public Interest Center, throughout the law school, and with legal employers, donors, faculty, and alumni.

The Director holds a regular full-time position and reports to the Associate Dean for Career Strategy. This is a regular full-time position and eligible for hybrid work schedule.

Strategic

• Develop and maintain expertise across public sector legal career opportunities to support successful outcomes for Penn Carey Law students and alumni, including conducting market research and analysis.
• Serve as Office of Career Strategy liaison to and lead partnership with the Toll Public Interest Center, fostering collaboration and joint programming.

Programming & Counseling

• Lead vision for and delivery of public sector career programs, services, and resources, including overseeing events like the Public Sector Practice Settings Fair and virtual Mock Interview Program.
• Oversee the design and implementation of recruiting programs and job fairs, supporting student participation in external opportunities.
• Oversee the Penn Carey Law school-funded public sector fellowship and summer funding processes, including managing applications and partnerships.
• Counsel Penn Carey Law students and alumni on public sector career strategy, providing individualized guidance and feedback on application materials.

Management

• Manage and support colleagues working with students pursuing public sector careers, including training and budget recommendations.

Representational

• Manage public sector employer relationships through outreach and communication.
• Represent the Office of Career Strategy and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School to internal and external audiences, including presenting reports and participating in professional associations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree, J.D. strongly preferred, and have a minimum of five to seven years of progressively increasing responsibility as a public interest lawyer and/or academic administrator. Experience working with law students and/or an interest in higher education preferred. The candidate will have a history of working successfully with a variety of constituencies.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition: Assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement: Generous plans with various investment options.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations and personal needs.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for services received at home or in facilities.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources for career advancement.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and discounts.
• Flexible Work Hours: Options for non-traditional schedules.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loans for home buying.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for adoption expenses.

For more details, visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay