Director of Career Development
Director of Career Development
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Job Description
The University of Maine School of Law is accepting applications for a Director of Career Development. This person helps students and graduates to make informed decisions about career paths and develop individual strategies to obtain career goals. The Director of Career Development is responsible for the administration planning and development of careers services for law students and alumni/ae. The work location is 300 Fore Street Portland.
The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some evenings and weekends required. This position reports to the Dean of Student Services and is an integral part of a dynamic team.
Salary: The hiring salary range is $85000$90000/year.
Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
- Health Dental and Vision insurance
- Shortterm disability insurance and employerpaid longterm disability insurance
- Employerpaid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse domestic partner and dependent children)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.
Director of Career Development job description.
Qualifications
Required:
- J.D. degree or a masters degree in counseling student personnel higher education administration or a related discipline.
- Strong interpersonal counseling skills and communication skills (writing and public speaking).
License/Certifications:
- Must have passed a state bar exam; current license not required but preferred.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with local and regional legal market.
- Experience in a legal career service recruitment position or law practice experience.
How to Apply
Materials must be submitted via Apply Now below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:
- A cover letter that describes your experience interests and suitability for the position.
- A resume/curriculum vitae.
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin immediately.
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability physical or mental genetic information or veterans or military status in employment education and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
