Associate Director Center For Professional Development

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Associate Director, Center for Professional Development

Duties: Reporting to the Director of the Center for Professional Development (CPD), will counsel law students and law school alumni/ae to identify their career interests and goals as well as to develop skills and strategies for their job searches and professional development. Focus on public interest and government opportunities, including the Presidential Management Fellowship Program. Coordinate the Northwest Public Service Career Fair and other on-campus public interest events, such as the Evening with Equal Justice. Develop and implement the CPD 1L Diversity Programs. This includes representing Seattle University School of Law on related University and community boards and committees, assisting in the logistics for the annual 1L Diversity Meet-and-Greet, and attending community events related to diversity in the legal profession. Counsel law students and alumni/ae on career options, preparation of application materials, job search, and professional development processes. Review, edit, and identify areas for improvement on job application materials, this work involves editing resumes, cover letters, thank-you letters, along with other related professional correspondence. Meet one-on-one with students and alumni to develop personalized career strategies. During the academic year, counselors often meet with 8 to 10 students/graduates per day. Work with the Director and the other Associate Directors to collect, analyze, and submit employment statistics for students and graduates for institutional and accreditation annual reporting requirements. Assist with social media presence and electronic communications with students, including student newsletters and targeted emails. Review, develop and process website updates and improvements on a quarterly basis. Collaborate with the Access to Justice Institute, Admission Office, student organizations, law school departments, alumni and community lawyers to develop and promote relevant and engaging career workshops and panel presentations. Represent the Center for Professional Development in community events with law firms, legal aid providers, government agencies, the judiciary and bar associations, and others. Develop effective working relationships with these groups.

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