Director of Career Services and Diversity Initiatives
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Executive Administration Jobs
- C-Level & Executive Directors
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The primary responsibility for this role will be to develop opportunities and educate diverse students about employment opportunities. The Director will be expected to actively participate in the community organizations that promote diversity. More specific responsibilities include identifying and managing Hofstra Law’s participation in diversity initiatives, reviewing resumes and cover letters of diverse students; interview preparation; preparation of resource materials and programs; working closely with related student organizations; and developing and maintaining close working relationships with employers generally.
This is an on-site position; work for this role will be performed on campus.
The usual schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. This position is currently working 4 days on alternating weeks.
Conditions permitting, the position will require attendance at events on Long Island and in New York City. Evening hours are occasionally required.
Qualifications:A law degree is required. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as a member of a larger student services team are required. Prior experience practicing law or legal career coaching experience are strongly preferred. Advanced computing skills, including use of social media, is strongly preferred. Presentation skills necessary.
Application Instructions:Qualified and interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume via email to: Christopher J. Caruso, Esq., Senior Associate Dean for Career Services, email: LawSchoolJobs@hofstra.edu. Please include “Director of Career Services and Diversity Initiatives” in the subject line.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 05/19/2021Posting Number: 897824-21
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Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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