Director Of Career Development

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Director of Career Development
The candidate will be responsible to create a compelling vision, mission, and goals for the Career Development Office that aligns with institutional priorities. Supervise a team of career services professionals to maximize student and graduate employment and professional development. Oversee, support, and empower each team member and their initiatives. Manage staff, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance and determine staffing needs. Collaborate with the Senior Assistant Dean to initiate and execute innovations and strategic plans for the Career Development team that reflect office and institutional priorities. Stay current on relevant career matters by engaging with other career services professionals and employers in off-campus associations such as the Los Angeles Area Legal Recruitment Association (LAALRA) and the National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP). Oversee the coordination and implementation of department programs, workshops, and events. Represent the department within the law school, within the university, and off campus at various meetings and events; identify opportunities to build partnerships within and beyond the campus; deploy Career Development staff as a supportive partner of other units on and off campus. Leverage relationships to enhance career advising, connections, internships, and work opportunities. Support the administrative team to ensure that office operations are effectively executed including posting jobs, scheduling appointments, and communicating information to students, alumni, and employers. Identify, review, and implement new processes and technologies that may improve the delivery of career services. Manage the department budget; assess costs and approve expenses. Counsel students and alumni on resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, and job seeking strategies; enhance or develop resources for students and graduates. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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