CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - School of Law
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago
Full-time
Oversees academic and student development components for the department by executing initiatives, managing training programs, directing special projects, and counseling students.
Responsibilities
- Provides career advising and counseling to law students and recent graduates.
- Offers guidance on resume writing, interview preparation, job searching strategies, and other career-related skills.
- Grows and cultivates relationships with existing employer contacts; establishes relations with new employer contacts.
- Maintains a network of contacts with law firms, businesses, nonprofits, and government employers to facilitate and expand job opportunities, internships, work assignments, immersion opportunities, and other career opportunities for students.
- Participates in broader legal community initiatives, associations, and organizations.
- Develops, delivers, and supports programming to facilitate the professional development of students and recent alumni, including:
- Planning, coordinating, and leading workshops and programs addressing career exploration, resume writing, job searching, professional networking, and interviewing skills.
- Planning and executing career fairs, networking events, and other employer connection opportunities.
- Administers and interprets assessments and other tests, evaluating results to match students' strengths, interests, aptitudes, and personalities to career options and identify opportunities for further development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.
- Juris Doctor preferred; minimum of 2-3 years postgraduate experience in law or legal recruiting.
Physical Effort
- Little physical effort required; duties are primarily sedentary.
- May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.