Oversees academic and student development components for the department by executing initiatives, managing training programs, directing special projects, and counseling students.
- Provides career advising/counseling to law student and recent graduates
- Provides 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, business, nonprofit, 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, organizations, etc.
- Develops, delivers, and supports programming to facilitate the professional development of students and recenter alumni (including planning, coordinating, and leading workshop and programs that address 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 and evaluates results to match students' strengths, interests, aptitudes, and personalities to career options and identify opportunities for further development
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Career Development Assistant Director
- Job Family: Academic & Student Services
- Job Sub-Family: Career Services
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Juris Doctor preferred; Also, a minimum of 2-3 years postgraduate experience in law or legal recruiting.
- Work 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.
- Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable