Assistant Director of Career Services

About the role

Number of Vacancies: 1 • Area of Consideration: Open To The Public • Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary • Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. The Assistant Director of Career Services is responsible for collaborating on the development, planning, management and administration of all career services, recruitment and professional development activities for students and graduates of UDC Law. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Career Services. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious, with a demonstrable work ethic and desire to learn, a compassionate desire to help students, and an enthusiastic commitment to the mission of an HBCU Law School.

Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic outreach to cultivate relationships with legal employers and develop job opportunities for UDC Law students and alumni.
• Develop on-campus recruiting and networking events, including on-campus interviews, table talks, and employer presentations.
• Manage the job/internship database, Simplicity, by curating and posting high-quality career opportunities with keen attention to detail.
• Conduct research on employment trends, including evolving hiring practices and essential skills sought by employers for early career legal positions.
• Develop marketing strategies to a wide range of potential employers and strengthen ties to existing employers.
• Assist in developing professional development programming and materials for students.
• Manage and develop off-campus recruiting programs including consortium events.
• Continuously learn about legal careers, including new developments in hiring practices and the shifting landscape of careers and job markets.
• Perform other duties to support the department as needed, including but not limited to career advising, committee assignments, reporting data (NALP, ABA, etc.), and participating in legal recruitment associations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Cultural competency and a commitment to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Strong computer competency required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and effectively work one-on-one with individuals and groups
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead programs of varying lengths
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, creativity, ability to take initiative, and work collaboratively

Benefits

Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Pay

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6 • Salary Range: $65,849‑$73,550