CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - School of Law

Law-Career Planning - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005004)

Job Summary

Oversees academic and student development components for the department by executing initiatives, managing training programs, directing special projects, and counseling students.

Essential Functions

• Provides career advising/counseling to law student 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 relations with new employer contacts
• Maintains a network of contacts with law firms, business, nonprofit, 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 recenter alumni (including planning, coordinating, and leading workshop 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 Development Assistant Director

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Career Services

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

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.

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