Associate Director, Center for Professional Development and Career Strategies

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Part of one of the Southeast’s largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full-time and part-time students. These are very exciting times for Georgia State Law. We are growing and we are excited that you are becoming a part of our team. Our organization includes individuals who are empowered to use their talent to achieve our mission which includes accessible education, impactful research, and service to our communities. Georgia State Law currently seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director of Career Development. This position will advise students on job search application documents and search strategies, and create and deliver career and professional development programming and materials. The person in this role will also cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with employers and alumni to maximize student employment outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a university or college career services
Career counseling
Knowledge of the legal industry
Public speaking skills
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Responsibilities

Coordinates local, regional and national job fairs (20+) and formal internal fall and spring interview programs
Assists with career track/curriculum
Manages 5-6 educational and informational career seminars and workshops per semester
Assists with the implementation of mock interview programs
Participation and creation of departmental program including 1L class curriculum, career resources, job search workshops, specialty presentations and communications including production of weekly student newsletter
Manages career advisement
Provides individualized career counseling for law students and alumni including, one on one counseling session, exploration of practice area interests, resume and cover letter creation, development of interview skills and networking strategies, and facilitation of career progression
Manages data collection and verification of reports for required annual employment outcomes
Serves as professional development ambassador
Actively works to help build positive school and student reputation within the larger legal and overall employment community
Attend alumni events and Bar events
Assist with identification and development of employment opportunities and expand employer outreach both in state and out of state
Build and maintain strong relationships within the COL including faculty, staff and student organization, contribute to cross departmental collaboration
Meet as requested with prospective and admitted students
Attend Consortium, ALRA, NALP and Symplicity training events

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan options
Optional Retirement Plan -- ORP is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 9.24% to the plan. Employees are immediately vested.
Teacher Retirement System -- TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 20.78% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring years of service, final salary and 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) -- Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degree for free.