Assistant Director of Career Services

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

Acting under the supervision of the Director of Career Services, the Assistant Director of Career Services works to provide innovative and comprehensive career planning, advising, and training services for law students. The Assistant Director of Career Services will assist students in maximizing their career potential. The Assistant Director of Career Services will also provide a variety of career and professional development programs and services for students. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three or more years of experience in a legal practice setting, legal recruiting, law school career services office, or other legal education settings
• Management or leadership experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed work ethic (steady work habits plus the ability to work hours outside regular business hours when necessary)
• Professional integrity and excellent judgment
• Sensitivity with confidential records and information
• Ability to communicate to each student their worth and potential so clearly that they begin to see it in themselves
• Ability to convey excitement about the practice of law and the opportunities available for meaningful employment and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to address challenges using innovative solutions
• Ability to work closely with and gain the trust of law students to provide sound counsel about their employment goals and prospects
• Ability to collect, submit, and analyze employment data for employment-related surveys

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and comprehensive career planning, advising, and training services for law students.
• Assist students in maximizing their career potential.
• Provide a variety of career and professional development programs and services for students.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree