ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LAW SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Job at University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, PA

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  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Oakland, PA

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LAW SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Law-Career Planning - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001112) The Assistant Director, Professional Development, designs, implements, and manages comprehensive career and professional development programs and counseling initiatives for J.D. students and graduates seeking legal careers, including regional, national and international law firms, and corporate and organization legal departments. Incumbent creates and cultivates employer interest in our law students and graduates in both existing and new legal markets throughout the United States. Job Summary Provides group and individual student coaching, assessments, and evaluations to foster professional development and career possibilities. Acts as resource and maintains network of professional external and University contacts to introduce student career opportunities. Promotes the career center and drives outreach. Essential Functions Provides career advising/counseling to law students and recent graduates Provides guidance on resume writing, interview preparation, job searching strategies, and other career-related skills Grows and cultivates relationships with existing employer contacts; establishes relationships with new employer contacts Maintains a network of contacts with law firms, business, non-profit, and government employers to facilitate and expand job opportunities, internships, work assignments, immersion opportunities, and other career opportunities for students Participates in broader legal community initiatives, associations, organizations, etc. Develops, delivers and supports programming to facilitate the professional development of students and recent alumni (including planning, coordinating, and leading workshops and programs that address career exploration, resume writing, job searching, professional networking, and interviewing skills; planning and executing career fairs, networking events, and other employer connection opportunities) Administers and interprets assessments and other tests and evaluates results to match students’ strengths, interests, aptitudes, and personalities to career options and identify opportunities for further development Physical Effort Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Career Coach Coordinator Job Family: Academic & Student Services Job Sub Family: Career Services Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Juris Doctor preferred Also, a minimum of 2-3 years postgraduate experience in law or legal recruiting. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted per university guidelines Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PIeb8eb5654b03-25448-39957323

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Free visa, Monday to Friday

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