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ASSOC DIR CAREER RES LAW

Job description

Job Title:

Position Number:

8101632

Job Category:

University Staff

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name:

LAW SCHOOL

Location Code:

SCHOOL OF LAW:CAREER RESOURCES (02700C)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Counsels day and evening students and alumni in all aspects of career development.
-Plans and implements extensive career-related programming including panel discussions, workshops, mock interview programs, and large-scale networking events.
-Creates and maintains close relationships with alumni who participate in these programs.
-Produces monthly newsletter.
-Creates and maintains web-pages as needed.
-Represents Career Services Office at internal and external events.
-Participates as an active team member in a high-functioning and friendly office.
-Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

J.D. or master’s degree in related field required. At least three years of experience in a legal environment. Knowledge of various legal careers in the private sector and the government, across industries.

Qualifications:

Required:
Knowledge of the range of legal careers in law firms, government, judiciary, public interest, business and general industry. Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be a good listener with the ability to act empathetically and with tact and a sense of humor. Effective problem solving and research skills required. Must use good judgment, handle sensitive issues diplomatically, maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and adapt well to change.

Preferred:
Previous student advising or counseling experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses:

n/a

Computer Skills:

Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Required operation of university owned vehicles:

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Open Date:

02/19/2021