Director Of Career Services

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Director Of Career Services
The candidate will perform work of considerable difficulty in coordinating and implementing activities and functions in a fast-paced, student centered, team environment. Will oversee and manage the College of Law's externship program which includes government agencies, public interest employers and private firms. Serve as a vital member of the career center job development team and will counsel and advise students on all aspects of the career development process as well as develop programs to expand job opportunities in targeted segments of the legal job market. Work closely with the career center job development team to increase employment opportunities for the students of the College of Law. Work closely with professional organizations, alumni, employers and other career service professionals to develop relationships and create job opportunities. Maintain accurate and detailed records of counseling work with College of Law students and graduates. Participate enthusiastically in Career Center team effort to advance employment initiatives and develop new initiatives for job development. Network with employers in the legal community to develop jobs for College of Law students and alumni. Engage with Career Center team to create and host networking opportunities for College of Law students. Physical presence at the workplace or the college is an essential function or requirement of the job. Must have Juris Doctorate degree. Should have 3+ years of experience with a record of success in law practice, law school career services, the legal recruiting industry, or the equivalent in a related industry. Experience in one or more of the following target legal markets: Non-profit; public interest; small law firm, mid-size law firm; sole practitioner; and/or transactional law is required. Experience with using organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills is needed. Experience counseling or mentoring students is must. Experience with using marketing and networking skills is essential. Experience developing a strong network of contacts in a legal community, both inside and outside Arizona is needed. Experience in work that requires attention to detail and accuracy of records is required. Experience in prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines is needed. Experience working with budgets, expenditures and preparing reports.

Deadline: 12/11/2017

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