Assistant Dean For Career Management

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Assistant Dean for Career Management

Duties: Oversees the Office of Career Management (OCM) to advance and complement the broad educational goals of the University. Leads the strategic development and implementation of programs, services and resources designed to support a JD and LLM population of 600+ students. Aspires to strengthen relationships with alumni and employers, engage with Silicon Valley companies, increase collaboration among Law School departments, and obtain better employment outcomes for graduates.
Develop, implement and conduct career-related programming. Provide strategic vision for the creation and implementation of career exploration and job search programs. Manage On-Campus Interview (OCI) program, job fairs and other recruitment activities. Support student organizations in the development and implementation of appropriate career-related activities. Collaborate with faculty, Law School departments (especially Centers of Distinction and clinics), University offices and law school consortia/legal employer city groups to develop co-sponsored events. Oversee marketing of OCM programs, services and resources. Assist with programs offered by other Law School departments as appropriate. Develop and implement employer outreach efforts. Develop and maintain relationships with employers to enhance the reputation of the Law School in Silicon Valley and beyond. Attend employer recruiting events such as information sessions, panel discussions, career fairs and recruitment programs. Collaborate with Alumni Relations, Development and the Dean’s Office to identify new strategies for marketing the Law School to prospective employers. Advise law students and graduates. Provide individual and group career advising for law students and alumni. Educate and coach law students with job search strategies and self-marketing techniques. Connect law students with alumni through networking opportunities, mentor programs, and online resources. Facilitate collaboration between OCM and Alumni Relations to increase alumni participation in events, mentoring and student professional development. Provide strategic vision and administrative leadership for OCM staff. Develop a strategic plan aligned with the Law School’s goals of improving employment statistics. Provide visionary leadership for a team of four career professionals and student assistants. Oversee budgets, statistical data collection, employment statistics reporting, personnel issues, and other general office policies and procedures. Monitor and follow all reporting requirements as mandated by the American Bar Association. Manage technology for both staff and student use. Evaluate and recommend purchase of software programs and web-based applications for career purposes. Update and redesign website as needed. Represent Santa Clara Law through active involvement and leadership in regional and national associations such as NALP, the Bay Area Legal Recruiters Association, the Consortium of Northern California Law School Career Services Offices and others. Provides Work Direction: Supervises staff of Assistant Directors (2), Office Manager, Employment Outcomes Data Coordinator (.5 FTE), and student assistants.

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