Payroll Title: UCP VIII
Class Code: 0835-9088
Job Family: STU
FLSA Code: E
Score: 607
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of designated administrator, plans, organizes, and administers a program of job placement and career counseling for law students and alumni/ae.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and evaluates a complete program of career placement and planning, including recruiting strategies, based on needs assessment, consultation with student organizations, and surveys of potential employers.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates recruiting strategies to attract potential employers, identifying target areas for developing employment opportunities.
- Supervises professional, clerical, and student employees.
- Counsels and advises students and alumni/ae regarding career planning and goals.
- Advises Dean and Associate Dean and faculty placement committee on matters of placement policy.
- Publicizes information about employment and special study opportunities, pertinent deadlines, and other articles of interest.
- Designs, administers, and conducts placement technique workshops, including interviewing, resume development, job search skills, and job opportunities.
- Works with student groups to identify specific needs of particular segments of student population; designs programs to meet such needs.
- Maintains complete files and detailed statistics regarding successful placements and related placement activities and prepares reports as needed or required.
- Maintains a library of career placement and planning materials and resources.
- Keeps informed of current developments in law placement trends and opportunities through professional contacts and literature.
- Plans and writes informational materials designed to help students find desired employment.
- Advises prospective students concerning placement opportunities at the Law School.
- Maintains files of student resumes.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in appropriate field
- Two to four years experience in administration and counseling in an educational or other relevant setting
- Knowledge of legal hiring community and job search skills
- Demonstrated supervisory and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours
OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- JD degree
Date Created: 6/28/85