Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development

Touro University•Central Islip, NY

2d•$112,540 - $140,676

About The Position

Manage the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) staff while staying abreast of the legal job market and identifying ways to increase employment opportunities for law students and alumni.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree required
Admission to New York State Bar or any other State bar
Prior experience in private law firm, government, or public interest organization
Knowledge of the legal marketplace
Recruiting experience required
Managerial experience required
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Manage and motivate team members to achieve specified goals
Develop and implement outreach efforts and recruitment of legal employers (traditional and non-traditional)
Devise, plan, and announce innovative programming to present day/evening/weekend seminars to students (including 1L career services orientation) on all aspects of job search and career development
Prepare written materials on all aspects of job search and career development
Maintain and use knowledge of OCPD services to assist students, alumni, and employers
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal job market and anticipate employment trends
Assess needs of students and alumni
Set goals for OCPD and each team member
Establish office policies and procedures
Conduct outreach to potential employers
Counsel JD and LLM students and alumni on job search strategies and career development, including, resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating salaries, and other career related issues
Review and edit resumes, cover letters, personal statements and thank you letters
Coordinate administration of programs with other departments and student groups
Participate in accepted student receptions
Meet with prospective students at the request of Admissions Office
Coordinate with Director of Externship Programs as it relates to placements
Track and prepare statistical information on job placement for reporting purposes including: ABA surveys, NALP surveys, on-campus interviews, etc
Serve on committees and work groups as requested
Serve as a liaison with bar associations and other professional organizations
Assist in devising marketing materials for prospective students and employers
Assist in conducting mock interviews
Maintain counseling records of student interactions
Attend faculty meetings and events and receptions at the law school
Participate in local bar association activities and events
Other duties as assigned by the Dean