Director of Career Development Programs


Job Identification: 17292
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What We Are Looking For

The Director of Career Development is a highly visible position within Baylor Law School. The Director is responsible for assisting the Assistant Dean of Career Development in providing career counseling to students and recent graduates, designing and implementing educational opportunities related to career options and the legal field for law students and recent graduates, communicating with employers about hiring needs and potential candidates, tracking and reporting employment statistics, representing the Career Development Office to external groups including industry organizations, among other duties.

A Juris Doctorate and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Juris Doctorate and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni, and employers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of legal hiring processes and familiarity with legal, business, and marketplace influences impacting law practice hiring.
• Problem solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills are necessary for this role.
• The candidate should be a self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to develop marketing strategies.
• Five years of relevant professional experience.
• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed member of a state bar and in good standing.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in law school career development setting or in counseling law students, or undergraduate students, on the legal field.
• Previous experience participating in the hiring process or on the recruiting committee for a legal employer.
• A Baylor Law degree.

What You Will Do

• Provide career counseling to law students and recent graduates, including resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, career and practice area evaluation, and job search techniques.
• Provide support to law students throughout the job search process to include, skill acquisition, experiential opportunities, search strategies, and facilitating employer engagement.
• Support may include one-on-one counseling, small group workshops and large group presentations.
• Develop and implement innovative educational programming for law students to educate students about the legal profession, career opportunities, standards of professionalism and job search techniques by creating, planning and implementing seminars and programs utilizing law school alumni and other outside speakers.
• Evaluate the efficacy of programs and services through student input and tracking outcomes.
• Develop or update digital and/or print resource to advise students on legal market trends and how to be most effective in their job search.
• Survey the employment status of graduates and students.
• Work closely with recent graduates, accurately report the employment status of graduates in annual reports to the American Bar Association and NALP.
• Track, compile, and analyze employment statistics and respond to trends or changing market conditions.
• Represent the law school to internal and external audiences.
• Participate in professional association groups relating to legal career planning, including local bar associations as well as the National Association for Law Placement.
• Attend annual NALP conference and participate in the association's committee work, as directed.
• Communicate with employers about hiring needs and potential candidates,
• Assist in refining and implementing office policies as they relate to the recruiting process.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Ability to comply with university policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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