Director of Career Development

University of Maine • Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine School of Law is accepting applications for a Director of Career Development. This person helps students and graduates to make informed decisions about career paths and develop individual strategies to obtain career goals. The Director of Career Development is responsible for the administration, planning, and development of careers services for law students and alumni/ae. This position is based at The Maine Center, 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends required. This position reports to the Dean of Student Services and is an integral part of a dynamic team.

Requirements

• J.D. degree or a master’s degree in counseling, student personnel, higher education administration or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal, counseling skills and communication skills (writing and public speaking).
• Must have passed a state bar exam.

Nice To Haves

• Current license to practice law.
• Familiarity with local and regional legal markets.
• Experience in a legal career services or recruitment position.
• Law practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Administration, planning, and development of careers services for law students and alumni/ae.
• Helping students and graduates make informed decisions about career paths.
• Developing individual strategies for students and graduates to obtain career goals.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director