Director Of Career Development

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Director of Career Development, Law School
The candidate will lead the Law School’s work to support and counsel students and alumni in areas such as professional development, seeking employment and drafting application materials, and developing educational activities on relevant topics. Will also leads efforts in employer and industry relations and data collection/reporting. Individually and with the Associate Director of Career Development provides career counseling, planning, professional development and job search assistance to students and alumni. This may include individual counseling, group activities, or providing information via email or other electronic means. Serves as liaison to regional and national legal and law placement associations, to University and Law School committees as appointed/requested, and to faculty and administration. Gathers data and prepares reports for American Bar Association, National Association of Law Placement, U. S. News & World Report and other surveys in which the Law School participates, and also prepares reports for students, alumni, faculty and administration on legal employment trends and opportunities. Provides leadership to and manages the Career Development Office to cultivate and secure employment opportunities, including clerkships, internships, and permanent positions, and to ensure outstanding assistance and support to law students and, as time and resources permit, to alumni, in pursuing such opportunities and developing the skills for professional success. Develops and maintains solid relationships with employers in Iowa, regionally and nationally; works with the Major Gift Officer for the Law School, the Board of Counselors and other alumni, the Associate Dean and the Dean to develop and maintain a strong alumni network and engage alumni and friends, faculty, and students in the mission of the office and the cultivation of employment opportunities; assists in developing print and electronic materials or resources for use by law students and alumni and to promote Drake Law School to employers; attends alumni and other Law School functions to help represent the Law School and both form and sustain relationships with present and future alumni. Actively promotes, coordinates and implements activities and programs, such as career skills workshops and fairs, interviewing programs, professional development, and presentations or other events, and maintains and recommends resources to educate students about employment opportunities, professional development, and related topics. Should have excellent oral and written communication skills, work well with others, be organized, and be able to adapt counseling and communication skills to meet various needs. A juris doctorate is preferred, as is experience in the legal field. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

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