Director - Career Services & Outreach- Student Employment

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Direct career services and outreach to support student employment outcomes and accomplish career-related organizational goals. Create and implement strategic plans, track and report results, ensure compliance with ABA and NALP standards.

Requirements

A college degree (with 5-7 years of experience) or A doctorate degree (with 2-5 years of experience).
Two years to five years (with a JD) or Five years to seven years (required with a college degree).
Technology skills required.
Proficiency with Office products, including, but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

High attention to detail required.
Superior communication skills required.
Grammar and organizational skills required.
Must possess a professional appearance.
Must possess a service attitude.
Must possess the ability to multi-task in a distracting environment and meet deadlines.
Must be self-motivated and innovative.
Must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn new skills, including technological skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

Direct services and outreach to support 1L & 2L students with securing legal experience.
Create career-related educational resources, conduct career-related programming, facilitate networking, provide individualized counseling, assist with preparing resumes and other application materials, conduct mock interviews.
Develop and maintain relationships with students and employers, identify their needs, and assist them in achieving their objectives.
Generate student employment opportunities through employer outreach.
Support 1Ls with securing legal experience during their first summer.
Conduct 1:1 career-planning meetings with first-year students.
Partner with externship program.
Track and report 1L outcomes.
Support on-campus interview outcomes, including student and employer participation and accepted offers.
Support clerkship programs
Support clerkship programs.
Track and report outcomes.
Collaborate within CSO and across law school departments.
Maintain knowledge of legal industry/market, career and professionalism trends, and best practices.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months
Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months
(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered
Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
1x base pay equivalent, up to one hundred thousand
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
UDM provides matches up to 8%