Associate Director of Career Services Law School
Associate Director of Career Services Law School
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Job Description
The Associate Director is part of the Career Services team in the Law School at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for provision of career counseling for Vanderbilt Law School students. This position develops and maintains relationships with internal and external constituents to promote Career Services activities and facilitate internship programs and fulltime employment opportunities. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Career Services.
Vanderbilt Law Schools Career Services excels in placing welltrained lawyers in public and privatesector positions at law firms government offices and organizations throughout the United States. This department provides avenues for not only for students but also alumni (indefinite/lifetime support) and external employers. Employers located throughout the United States and abroad advertise positions for experienced attorneys in a list of leads cultivated and managed by career services staff. Career Services focuses on achieving 100 employment for our students who are in high demand for their outstanding legal training combined with the interpersonal and other important professional skills they develop during law school.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Career Counseling
Provide individual counseling and advice to J.D. students related to their career development. Assist
students in assessing career interests and recommending avenues of exploration.
Provide J.D. students with resume evaluation interview assistance and ongoing coaching regarding
networking and professionalism.
Provide advice about various types of legal practice and internships and externships as well as
market hiring changes. Connect students with alumni by practice area and/or locale.
Outreach Efforts
Create and maintain relationships with private employers (law firms corporations and professional
organizations) to facilitate increased employment of Vanderbilt students both for permanent and summer hiring.
Schedule visits with national employers and disseminate results to other career counselors and students.
Represent the Career Services Office at regional and local meetings of appropriate professional organizations and associations.
Special Initiatives
Work with the Assistant Dean in developing and implementing a strategic plan that will advance the goals of the department.
Assume responsibilities in the management of employment records and preparation of numerous and varying statistical reports.
Assist with projects and activities including Mingle (employer event) and professional development presentations.
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Dean for Career Services.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal recruiting is necessary.
A graduate level degree is necessary Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D. preferred.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
