Associate Director, Career Development
1 week ago
Under general supervision this position will provide career mentorship and counseling to the most important constituency of our law school community, our students. The Associate Director of Career Development will oversee collection of graduate employment data, advise students, especially part-time students in the hybrid JD evening division, in developing and implementing individualized career plans, conduct mock interviews, and facilitate programs. This is a hybrid position eligible to work 2 days/week remotely and 3 days/week in the office, which is located in downtown Los Angeles.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee collection of employment and other career-related data through surveys and other methods. Review results and make recommendations.
Generate regular reports and provide to the Deans, Directors, and other constituents.
Review data to ensure accuracy before submitting to various reporting organizations including the American Bar Association (ABA), the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), and U.S. News and World Report.
Analyze data to help identify trends and develop strategies that can aid students and alumni in their job searches, improve office services, maximize job opportunities, increase law school admissions, etc.
Counsel students and graduates on job searches, with primary emphasis on developing post-bar pathways into the legal market for students working full time jobs while attending law school in the evening.
Review student and graduate resumes and cover letters.
Coach students and graduates on interviewing skills through mock interviews.
Gather information and provide support for the production of informational and statistical employment reports and surveys produced by the department.
Serve as a resource to students and graduates applying for judicial externships, field placements, clinics, public interest and government positions, law firm jobs, fellowships, J.D. advantage careers, and other employment and experiential learning opportunities.
Support colleagues in department-wide initiatives such as the On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program, Public Interest and Government Careers Fair, Law Firm Reception, and the Mock Interview Program.
Assist the administrative team in welcoming and serving students, graduates, employers, and other Career Development guests.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The Law School reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations:
Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications:
Typically a Master’s degree in counseling, education (student services), or a J.D. Substantial direct experience may substitute for advanced degrees. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills and abilities to keep abreast of relevant regulation/policy changes.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in law school career counseling. Demonstrated knowledge of ABA rules and guidelines for employment data collection. Demonstrated knowledge of career counseling techniques and approaches. Experience with legal hiring processes, including legal application materials and interviewing, and the current job market.
Strong preference will be given to applicants with direct experience working with graduate employment data as well as applicants with direct experience in advising part-time program students.
Strong public speaking, writing, and group facilitation skills. Capacity to build and maintain relationships with alumni, employers, and leaders in legal professional development. Ability to work closely with faculty members, including faculty committees. Highly developed organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills to successfully manage a large volume of diverse tasks/projects. Ability to successfully manage multiple colleagues to coordinate large initiatives or efforts. Demonstrated good judgment, patience, empathy, and ability to relate to students and alumni from diverse backgrounds in advising them about career paths, negotiating employment, and thriving in employment. Ability to remain calm and professional when faced with a challenging/sensitive situation and respond with tact and diplomacy. Highly developed sense of empathy, patience and resilience. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects to meet established deadlines and goals. Take initiative and be resourceful in work processes. Must be able to work independently while exercising good judgment and decision-making.
Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in composing and proofing materials and reports.
Excellent oral and written customer service skills required. Provide concise and clear communications, reports, letters, etc.
Possess highly developed organizational, analytical and program solving skills to successfully manage a large volume of diverse tasks/projects.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, often with conflicting or moving deadlines.
Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of relevant systems.
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception.
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