AST DIR, Career Services

AST DIR, Career Services

Job No: 523728
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Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: RealCat
Department: 24020200 - LW-CAREER SERVICE

Job Description


Classification Title:

AST DIR, Career Services

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Career and Academic Advising administers and independently manages counseling services for students and graduates of the Levin College of Law. Assistant Directors advise J.D. and LL.M. students in all aspects of their job search activities including resume drafting, cover letter preparation, interview skills development, and the identification of potential employers; and assisting students in identifying the areas of career interest and work environments most consistent with their personal and professional needs. Assistant di counsel law graduates seeking employment to change jobs or career direction and assist them in identifying opportunities in their current or newly chosen areas of employment and assist graduates in their resume preparation, job search, interviewing, and networking activities.

Additionally, Assistant Directors assist students as follows:

Providing academic advising and general information to current law students regarding course selection, externships, clinics, student groups, journals, and other opportunities to maximize their law school experience. Advising will include regular one-on-one meetings with law students as well as the development of programming throughout the year.

Using and refining appropriate electronic databases to monitor and track student progress and ensure students are on track to graduate in a timely manner, pass the bar exam, and pursue summer and permanent employment. Regularly review student progress, identify students who need support, and collaborate with others to determine appropriate outreach and support strategies for those students.

Supporting and coordinating advising by faculty members and empowering students to engage in self-advising. These initiatives will include the development of training sessions and the preparation of printed and website materials designed to facilitate student self-advising and to assist faculty in advising students and identifying students at risk.

Expected Salary:

$70,000-$80,000

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in an appropriate field and three years of experience or a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Juris Doctor and legal practice experience of one to three years or equivalent knowledge of potential career paths for law students, including knowledge of private and nonprofit law firms, judicial clerkships, public interest, government practice, and in-house legal positions.

Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills, as evidenced by training in education, counseling, or mental health; a record of pro bono work with vulnerable populations or other professional development training.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to counsel one-on-one, lead large group programs, and develop website and printed material for both students and faculty members. The ability to use and refine electronic databases to monitor student progress.

A proven track record of creative problem-solving and success working in a team environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

An application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required:
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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/523728/ast-dir-career-services

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