Assistant Director, Private Sector - Center for Co-op and Career Development

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive co-op and entry-level job advising services to students.
• Maintain updated information about hiring trends in the legal private sector.
• Engage with existing private sector employers involved in co-op and post-graduate recruitment programs, fostering relationships and providing support as needed.
• Conduct outreach to develop new employer relationships, expanding opportunities for student placements in Summer Associate Programs and other co-op positions.
• Aid employers with the student placement process and handle issues that may arise during co-op placements.
• Administer and execute the robust On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) program.
• Create and deliver professional development training, materials, and programs to prepare students for the recruitment process, including assisting in organizing the School of Law’s ’s Law Firm OCI program.
• Execute and manage the Private Sector Team’s “Guest Advising Program,” connecting students with attorneys to provide insight into the legal profession.
• Create and deliver group presentations to orient students to the recruitment process, helping them prepare for initial screening interviews and career planning.

Qualifications

• J.D. and at least 3 years of legal work experience in the private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, with a genuine interest in serving as a resource to a diverse student body.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage time and priorities, including multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Tech proficiency.
• Ability to attend and participate in occasional night and weekend events to support student and employer engagement activities as needed.