Assistant Director of Career Development, School of Law

High Point University•High Point, NC

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About The Position

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University invites applicants to serve as its inaugural Assistant Director of Career Development. In partnership with the Director of Career Development, the selected candidate will serve a pivotal role in helping HPU law students and alumni develop their professional identity and achieve their career goals.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree
Significant relevant experience in career development, legal education, and/or the legal profession
Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the School and University
Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills sufficient to inspire and work effectively with School of Law faculty and staff and with a varied student and alumni population
Excellent counseling, listening, and oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving, project management, marketing, and networking skills
Knowledge of the legal market and profession
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in law school career development or in the legal recruiting industry, including experience counseling students or attorneys navigating career decisions
Experience developing a strong network of contacts in the legal community
Experience preparing and delivering presentations
Experience with recruiting, membership, or project management software
Active engagement in professional organizations that seek to improve legal education and/or the legal profession, such as discipline-specific organizations and bar associations

Responsibilities

Develop programming that facilitates students’ ability both to identity the career goals most consistent with their interests and talents and to achieve those goals
Advise students and alumni on career and professional development issues, including practice area and practice setting exploration, interview assistance, resume and cover letter review, and networking guidance
Develop Initiatives to support faculty advisors in their provision of career planning counseling to students
Plan and implement an innovative marketing strategy to develop and expand recruitment opportunities student and alumni have with legal employers
Oversee on-campus and virtual interview opportunities for students and alumni
Develop and maintain relationships with potential employers
Select, train, and supervise student employees
Oversee compliance with ABA standards related to career development and employment outcomes and manage the law school’s reporting of employment outcomes data to the ABA
Generate employment-related data for periodic reporting to law school surveying organizations, such as NALP, US News, and Princeton Review
Represent the Career Development Office externally, including presentations to employers, legal professional organizations, and other constituents
Travel to attend national and regional meetings and workshops to stay updated on issues related to law school career services