Director, Career and Student Services

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Career and Student Services leads the Career Services Office and provides career advising to law students and alumni. The director advises on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and objectives related to recruiting programs, compliance, accreditation and professional affiliations, and federal and state policies. The position plans and evaluates programs and services and prepares or directs the preparation of reports, proposals, accreditation data, and materials for internal and external stakeholders. The role supports student educational experiences, retention, community, and engagement. Career Services work includes individual and small-group advising; planning and delivering job-search and career-exploration programs; managing the Peer Advisors program; and developing student resources. Student Services work includes communicating about bar examination procedures, student success, wellness, and resources; advising students on graduation requirements; and collaborating with the Associate Dean of Students on accommodations and other student concerns. The director builds relationships with employers, alumni, bar associations, professional organizations, campus units, and external agencies. The role manages on-campus interview programs, employer outreach and recruitment, and the Career Services Management platform (12twenty). In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Career and Student Services, the director contributes to strategic planning and develops partnerships to increase student employment. Administrative responsibilities include reviewing vendor communications and products, maintaining subscriptions and memberships, reviewing monthly transaction reports, tracking employment outcomes, preparing ABA, NALP, and U.S. News reporting, and preparing ABA audit documentation. The director leads meetings, trains and supervises Career Services Office staff, student research assistants, and temporary employees, sets team goals, and supports professional development and team effectiveness. This is a regular salaried position at pay level 6A, located in Iowa City, Iowa. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification; five professional references will be requested later in the process.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in career services, student affairs, higher education administration, legal recruiting, professional development, or a related field.
Experience providing advising, counseling, coaching, or guidance to students, professionals, or clients.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services, or initiatives.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners, employers, professional organizations, or other stakeholders.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data for assessment, accreditation, compliance, or strategic planning.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through presentations, written communications, and one-on-one consultations.
Experience supervising, training, or leading staff, student employees, or volunteers.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, engagement, and professional development.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with people from varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a law-related field.
Experience working with law students or graduate or professional students.
Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide career advising to law students and alumni, individually and in small groups.
Advise on and implement policies, procedures, and objectives related to recruiting, compliance, accreditation, professional affiliations, and applicable government policies.
Plan, study, recommend, implement, and evaluate programs and services.
Prepare and direct preparation of special reports, proposals, accreditation data, and materials for media, internal stakeholders, university officials, and state bar associations.
Plan, deliver, and direct career education programs and panels, including job-seeking and career-exploration programming.
Manage the Peer Advisors program and develop or update student resources.
Communicate with students about bar examination procedures, student success, wellness, and available resources.
Advise students on graduation requirements and respond to student questions and concerns.
Work with the Associate Dean of Students on accommodation requests, reports of concern, and other student issues.
Manage on-campus interview programs, including employer outreach and recruitment, student advertising, program setup, communications, issue resolution, and follow-up.
Develop relationships with employers, recruiters, attorneys, alumni, bar associations, professional organizations, and other partners to support student employment.
Manage five on-campus interview sessions with mixed modalities and direct recruiting practices and initiatives.
Manage the 12twenty Career Services Management platform and support a positive user experience and efficient office operations.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Career and Student Services on strategic planning and partnerships.
Collaborate with the in-house counselor and campus colleagues on student mental health, wellness, and support programming.
Review vendor communications and products, maintain service subscriptions and memberships, and review monthly Transaction Detail Reports.
Track employment for current students and graduates and prepare ABA, NALP, and U.S. News reporting and ABA audit documentation.
Schedule and lead staff and program-planning meetings.
Train and supervise Career Services Office staff, student research assistants, and temporary employees.
Set team goals and support individual and group growth, professional development, and team effectiveness.
Collaborate with the student services team to anticipate and respond to student issues.