LLM & International Student Career Advisor/Counselor

American University • Washington, DC

360d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The LLM & International Student Career Advisor/Counselor provides individualized and group law student advising, identifies and develops resources for students and alumni, and designs and presents educational programs and events. The LLM & International Student Career Advisor is specifically responsible for career counseling of all international students and LLM alumni, including employer outreach and programming. Within the Office of Career & Professional Development, this person will be the main liaison with ISSS for all visa-related issues in collaboration with other relevant WCL offices. The position will coordinate closely with the faculty and administrators of the domestic and international LL.M. and S.J.D. programs. This person will also work closely with WCL programs, institutes, student groups, and other internal and external organizations and associations as needed. The LLM & International Student Advisor may also develop additional specialties as needed, such as sector- or practice area-specific expertise. The LLM & International Student Career Advisor will work closely with a team that includes counselors, recruiting professionals, and administrative employees. This is a union-eligible position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of job search, career/employment services, recruiting, interviewing and staffing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the legal employment market and job search strategies.
• Ability to assess individual needs, motivators and differences in abilities and career interests.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and marketing the Washington College of Law to employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and significant inter-cultural experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in legal practice preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.
• Prior experience in career advising or working with international students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise law students on all aspects of career planning and job search methods, including self-assessment, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking.
• Assist students with a variety of career interests including those in the public and private sectors.
• Support and advise non-citizen students on job search strategies, including finding OPT positions.
• Develop and facilitate job search skill development workshops and other educational programs and initiatives.
• Identify content areas and coordinate seminars, panel discussions and other resources that meet the needs of LLM and graduate students.
• Support graduate student opportunities at internal and external recruiting programs.
• Manage LLM student mentoring program.
• Analyze legal trends and develop employer networks based on student and office needs.
• Use employer contacts to gather information about job and hiring trends.
• Educate other members of the OCPD staff and incorporate knowledge during individual counseling sessions with students.
• Participate in professional organizations related to career counseling and legal employment.
• Review publications to keep abreast of job market trends.
• Assist the Senior Director and other team members with counseling, programming, outreach, and engagement as directed.
• Work closely with fellow counselors to ensure consistent messaging under the guidance of the Senior Director.
• Complete projects as tasked to assist with the overall goals of the office.

Benefits

• 200% matching retirement plan.
• Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families.
• Several leadership development certificates.
• Recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree