Assistant Dean

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Assistant Dean, Law Career Development
Duties: Provides leadership, vision and direct supervision of the Law Career Development Office (LCDO), a critical part of the law school's mission to have its students assume leadership roles in the public and private sectors in Baltimore, throughout Maryland, and beyond. Oversees a broad range of educational and professional programming to prepare students and recent graduates with the tools, skills and connections they need to build their legal careers and find employment opportunities. Develops and maintains relationships with a range of employers: private firms and recruiters, nonprofit employers, corporations, local, state and federal government agencies, including the state and federal judiciary. Engages in the following activities: employer visits, on-campus recruitment programs and receptions, resume books and resume collect programs, mentor program, alumni and bar events and activities. Supervise the staff. Oversees the functions of the office, including: educational programming, career fairs, and career development events, judicial clerkship application process, external relations via social media outlets, statistical data and reporting for internal and external audiences (NALP, ABA, EJW), career development counseling, resume and cover letter review, mock interview programs, public interest grants and fellowships, diversity initiatives, recruitment programs, pro bono and public interest programming. Will: Provide leadership and management of all staff. Set a tone of professionalism in a supportive, collaborative office environment. Assign the work of the LCDO and encourage professional development of staff. Evaluate and assess the performance of the LCDO and its programming to foster innovation and adaptability. Participate in senior staff leadership team of the law school and engage in strategic planning. Work with law faculty and other university colleagues on curricular matters and other initiatives related to career development and pro bono/public interest programming. Represent the law school in the legal community. Become part of the network of career development professionals at UB and law schools nationally. Keep current on job trends, avenues of enhancing job search techniques, etc. and incorporate best practices in the work of the LCDO.

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