Associate Director of Career Services

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•$85,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Chicago Law School seeks an Associate Director of Career Services to provide a comprehensive range of career services to JD and LLM students and alumni, with emphasis on advising, communications, programming, employment opportunities, and employment reporting. The role provides independent career counseling, coaching, outreach, and programming across private-sector, public-sector, and non-traditional career paths, with substantial one-on-one advising. The position reports to the Senior Director of Career Services. The Associate Director contributes to the Career Services team’s coaching strategy, communications, programming, employer relations, and job-resource development. The role also supports students and alumni interested in academic careers, maintains records and employment data, fulfills internal and external reporting obligations, and represents the Office of Career Services. The position is available for partially remote work based on the Law School’s business needs. Occasional evening, weekend, and early-morning hours and travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Five to seven years of work experience in a related job discipline; candidates with advanced degrees may substitute higher education for a portion of the required experience.
Excellent coaching, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respect the confidentiality of counseling and institutional information.
Ability to interact comfortably and positively with all constituents.
Ability to work efficiently and maintain a positive outlook under stress.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and use a team approach to interpersonal interactions and problem solving.
Ability to work independently and exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
Strong attention to detail, including close reading and editing.
Ability to learn and adapt to required computer software and applications.

Nice To Haves

A post-baccalaureate degree is strongly preferred, with a preference for a Juris Doctor or master’s degree.
At least two years of experience providing career or recruitment services to law students, lawyers, and others in the legal profession is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Provide career counseling, advising, coaching, outreach, and programming for JD and LLM students and alumni across private-sector, public-sector, and non-traditional career paths.
Provide significant direct individual coaching and advising to law students and alumni.
Contribute to the team’s coaching efforts by keeping current with coaching techniques and strategies, supporting a unified approach to coaching and structured 1L appointments, and facilitating the Career Services Interview Coaching Program.
Develop and evaluate effective online, print, and email communications; keep current with communications tools and strategies; and support a unified communications approach.
Plan and strategize core Career Services programming, and develop and execute programs and materials that prepare students for job searches and employment opportunities.
Partner with staff, employers, and alumni to develop and implement strategic employer-relations and development plans.
Develop alumni job contacts for students.
Identify and evaluate job resources, information, and opportunities for students and alumni.
Partner with the Senior Director of Career Services to support students and alumni interested in academic careers, including law teaching initiatives.
Maintain records that support comprehensive services and internal and external reporting obligations.
Stay current on employment data reporting requirements and assist with internal and external reporting.
Represent the Office of Career Services to internal and external audiences.
Conduct large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions related to job searches and career management; direct students to other resources as needed.
Write timely and effective career-management articles for student publications, and conceptualize, develop, and deliver career-management programming and published materials with minimal guidance.
Perform other related work as needed.