Associate Director/Senior Counselor

UC Law SF • San Francisco, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director/Senior Counselor provides counseling and coaching to students and alumni, as well as assisting with programming and resources managed by the Career Development Office. The Associate Director will have regular meetings with the Assistant Dean for the Career Development Office, within which the position is housed, and will be involved in other Career Office efforts and programming. The Associate Director will assess and continuously improve the programs, resources and advising tools and approaches to support student and alumni career and professional development within this arena. The Associate Director will work with other constituencies, including faculty, faculty committees, the clinics and centers, student organizations, and other departments to promote these goals and to integrate efforts across all sectors of the campus.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree and at least three years of legal practice
• Demonstrated experience delivering group presentations and/or developing educational materials or programming

Nice To Haves

• Experience in career and/or professional development counseling in a law school or legal environment
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities, including counseling, outreach, and programming
• Coaching experience and/or certification

Responsibilities

• Counsels and coaches students and alumni concerning career planning and job search strategies, as well as overall professional development;
• Create and deliver programming content, workshops, and other student facing events related to professional development, career planning and job search;
• Produce job search and professional development materials including handouts and videos;
• Instructs and assists students in the preparation of effective resumes and associated application materials, interviews, negotiations, and other job search strategies/processes;
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with employers to enhance job opportunities;
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

What This Job Offers

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