Career Counselor/Director of Student Services

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Career Counselor/Director of Student Services

Duties: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, works closely with Associate Dean, Student Affairs staff and other Law School and University offices. Develops and oversees activities and programs that enrich student life at School. Develops and implements academic enrichment programs, professionalism programs, wellness programs and Orientation which serve to educate and cultivate community at the School. Provides personal counseling and academic counseling. Primary contact for law student illnesses and emergencies. Maintains frequent contact with faculty, administrators, and other Yale University offices about student concerns, illnesses, or emergencies to coordinate appropriate support. Hires, develops and oversees Dean’s Advisors and Peer Advocates, and related programming. Supports, coordinates, and oversees academic extra-curricular activities including student journals and moot court programs. Responsible for the day to day operations of the Office of Student Affairs in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and the Director of Student Activities. Oversees the work performed by the Journals Office Assistant and the Student Affairs Office Assistant. Serves as liaisons to counterparts in other administrative offices in the Law School and University. Attend Law School Directors Meetings. Oversees administration of the student-run journals. In collaboration with the Dean of Students, provides personal counseling for students, which includes working with students who are experiencing a personal crisis and/or who need guidance managing the stress associated with school, workload, and career paths. Refers students to professional counseling and other resources as appropriate. In collaboration with the Dean of Students, provides academic counseling including course selection, joint degrees, leaves and bar admission.Develops and implements academic enrichment programs, professionalism programs, wellness programs and other programs as needed. Plans and coordinates Orientation for new JD students. Works with members of the Office of Student Affairs to develop strategies and programming to enhance the student experience at the law school generally; primary contact for law student illnesses and emergencies. Manages logistics in response to personal emergencies. Maintains frequent contact with faculty, administrators, and other Yale University offices about student concerns, illnesses, or emergencies to coordinate appropriate support. Hires, develops, and oversees Dean’s Advisors and Peer Advocates, and related programming. Supports, coordinates, and oversees academic extra-curricular activities including student journals and moot court programs. Hires and manages Dean’s Advisors and Peer Advocates. Develops and oversees related programming. Coordinates support, advising, and logistics for law student parents. Uses independent judgment to assess student needs; interprets and executes Law School and University policies and procedures. May perform other duties as assigned. Advises students and alumni on preparation for and pursuit of professional opportunities and roles. Regular contact with graduates to facilitate mentoring, programs, and career assistance. Presents programs, workshops and panels on the job search process to educate and encourage alumni and students in the pursuit of professional roles. Maintains contacts with regional, national, and international employers to assess job opportunities for alumni and students, and to foster professional development opportunities. Reviews and implements technology to enhance programs, counseling, outreach and collection/retention of information. Collaborates with faculty, departments, committees and centers to promote professional opportunities and programs. Collaborates with other departments within Yale University to expand counseling, programming and resources for students and alumni. May perform other duties as assigned.

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