Director Of Career Development

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Director of Career Development
Duties: With faculty oversight, responsible to ensure school policy, with regard to career development, is in compliance with regulations and best practices as published by the ABA, AALS, and NALP. Make recommendations for improvement to current policies in the area of career development based on historical data, general observations, new trends, and information gathered from professional conferences. To stay current on legal career trends, will maintain membership with the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), participate in its listserv, and attend annual meetings as possible. Counseling of Career Development is the Law School’s primary career counselor for law students and alumni, to assist in identifying career goals and strategically planning for success. Counseling students requires the exercise of independent judgment and professionalism. Counseling includes: 1) managing one-on-one communications with current students at all stages of their education via email, telephone and in-person; 2) advising students on the preparation of application materials including legal resumes and cover letters; 3) group presentations covering the various aspects of career development and the process for pursuing legal employment; and 4) providing opportunities for students to engage with attorneys in diverse legal careers as the students set their own career goals. Oversight of Career Resources of Career Development oversees the maintenance of a library of print resources to assist students in exploring career opportunities and pursuing career goals, including study-abroad experiences. During the academic year, the career development office shall regularly publish a bulletin with information relevant to career development. Oversees and strives to maximize the utility of the Law School’s job posting site, a dynamic web-based resource with current employment opportunities, job search techniques and tools, and past presentations. Responsible for developing and maintaining career-related web pages. Will oversee and ensure students have reasonable access to relevant financial information and debt counseling throughout their legal education. Financial planning at the outset of law school and prior to graduation, in addition to one-on-one debt counseling. It will also include workshops on topics such as loan repayment options, strategies for financing the costs associated with the bar exam, and the importance of financial considerations in career choices. Work closely with the academic success provider(s) of the Law School, offering assistance to identify at-risk students, evaluating the effectiveness of academic success measures, and implementing techniques to ensure success at the highest possible rate. Conduct regular outreach to legal employers to identify potential job opportunities and market the School and students to legal employers. As a necessary part of outreach, is expected to be an active member of the State Bar, and also be familiar with the current events of local bar associations and legal interest groups. Development of professional relationships with alumni and legal professionals, including but not limited to judges, legal practitioners, and other legal employers. is an integral part of on-campus-interviews held bi-annually, encouraging a wide range of employers to participate by posting a position and interviewing students and/or alumni. Oversight for tracking job outcomes annually and meeting the NALP and ABA reporting requirements. Oversee the maintenance of general data including student goals, internships, clerkships, and other attorney positions, as well as employer data.

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