SUMMARY Counsel students on career goals and job searches. Develop Educational and skill building programming, including table talks, panel discussions and information sessions.  Communicate and collaborate with legal professionals and local organizations to participate in different programs to give guidance to students in advancing their legal careers. Participate in outreach to the local, regional, and national legal community to develop awareness of the School and to develop a deeper understanding of specific practice areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Counsel students regarding career goals and job searches in all facets of the practice of law as well as non-legal or non-traditional areas in which students might utilize their backgrounds and law degrees.

Counsel students regarding participation, policies and procedures in all recruiting events and programs in which the College participates.

Counsel students on career goals, job search strategies, and interview and networking skills.

Help facilitate the law school's on-campus interview programs. Facilitate programs related to on-campus interviews such as mock interview programs and workshops.

Prepares and distributes all information related to the Career Resource Center including instructions, charts, resource materials and schedules; handles cancellations and rescheduling of interviews, programs and other activities.

Responsible for maintaining Simplicity, the web-enhanced recruiting site for law student s and legal professionals, and the website for Career Resources Center.

Assists in the development and implementation of career planning and professional development programs, activities, and materials.

Provides support to the Department in targeting legal and non-legal employers for potential employment opportunities for all law students.

Provides support in all aspects of the office including answering phones, faxing and servicing walk-in customers as needed.

Maintain social media connections for students and facilitating student programs through legal research and writing classes, to introduce students to the office and programs.

Complies with all aspects of the law school’s Customer Service Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A poised and professional image is required and the selected candidate should possess the following attributes and skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all visitors and students while projecting a positive image for the Career Resource Center and the College;
• Service oriented with the ability to make all customers feel welcome;
• Proficiency in Windows-based software, word processing, desktop publishing and database skills (Microsoft applications such as Word, Access, and PowerPoint preferred);
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with multiple interruptions;
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and organize.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

JD required. Graduate of an accredited law school. 2 - 4 years experience that can include a combination of law practice and career development experience highly preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant experience may be substituted.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to accurately proofread all outgoing material.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations, especially when other Career Resource members may be out of the office or unavailable. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasional light to moderate lifting from floor level, at waist, and above shoulders required. Infrequent bending and stooping necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to accurately input data and proofread; distance vision in order to recognize and assist visitors to the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must adhere to published Customer Service Standards.

Fast paced, multi-tasking, non-smoking work environment. Must be able to work the general business schedule of the College (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) plus evenings and weekends as necessary.

Required Skills Required Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
2. Current Food Handlers Card.
3. Current CPR Certification.
4. TB Test results.
5. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
6. Able to read, write, and speak in English.
7. Able to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor/manager.