Director, Career Development Office (Multiple Positions)

Director, Career Development Office (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req20016 Department Law Administration Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona James E.

Rogers College of Law seeks applicants for the position of Director, Career Development Office (CDO). The CDO is one of the largest student services offices at the Law College, providing important career and professional development training, programs, and advising for Arizona Law's students and alumni.

• This position will have three (3) primary areas of responsibility : 1) supervising the administrative operation of the office, including the supervision of team members who provide front-line service across the spectrum of stakeholders;
• 2) advising students and alumni on career and professional development, with a focus on career advising related to the incumbent’s areas of expertise;

and 3) connecting employers to the College of Law through employer outreach and administration of structured recruiting programs, with a focus on cultivating relationships with employers in the incumbent’s areas of expertise.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership :

• Assisting the CDO by supervising teammembers who provide front-line service to a full spectrum of stakeholdersincluding current and prospective law students, recent graduates and alumni,legal and legal adjacent employers, and members of the judiciary.
• Providing training, direction and instruction to assist CDO team members to optimally deploy key technologies, resources, andsupport to achieve CDO goals.

Student& Alumni Career Counseling :

• Providing individual career advising to law students and alumni to assist them in achieving short- and long-term career goals.
• Providing counseling on career pathexploration, job search strategies, and professional development, with a focuson the areas related to the incumbent’s areas of expertise ( privatepractice, public interest, government, judicial clerkships, and JD advantageopportunities).

Advising will incorporate advanced knowledge of the legal employment market and will require knowledge and experience in practice areas and staying on top of new trends.

• Reviewing student materials, conducting mock interviews, and collecting data on summer and post-graduate employment.
• Developing and delivering educational programming to students.
• Assisting other Law Collegedepartments in their efforts to recruit, retain, and provide value toprospective and current students.

Employer Relations & Structured Recruiting Programs :

• Nurturing existing employer relationships and identifying and cultivating newemployer relationships, with a focus on the areas related to the incumbent'sareas of expertise ( private practice, public interest, government,judicial clerkships, and JD advantageopportunities).
• Delivering high-quality support to meet employer's hiring needsand interests.
• Designing and executing structured recruiting programs that alignwith market sentiment, from concept to event-day delivery, with a focus on the areas related to the incumbent's areasof expertise.

Other responsibilities :

• In partnership with other College of Law departments, connecting students with existing financial support opportunities that are aimed at eliminating obstacles students face in reaching their career goals.
• Assisting the CDO in planning and execution of special events, which take place approximately eight (8) times per year and often require travel and work outside normal business hours.
• Staying current on national and regional trends in the legal employment market.
• Continually investigating and refining core CDO technology, CareerCAT, Arizona Law's job bank & recruiting system, for optimal use in connecting law students and graduateswith employers and employment opportunities across multiple modules : career advising appointments, job postings, interview programs, events, and job search resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written,1 : 1 verbal, and public speaking skills, including relaying concise and accurate information to stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge and expertisein the legal job market and the law school experience
• Excellent event management skills
• Ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and empatheticmanner
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Excellent time managementskills and attention to detail
• Dedication to following through on commitmentsand following up with collaborators
• Ability to think strategically andcreatively to help the CDO meet its programming, outreach, employment outcomes, and other goals
• Ability to represent the Law College professionally during work-related events with outside collaborators
• Ability to keep protected information confidential
• Ability to optimize use of technology common in law school settings including 12Twenty, FloRecruit, Trellis, Qualtrics, and others
• Ability to travel up to once per month within Arizona and nationally

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Track record of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Juris Doctor degree from ABA Accredited law school
• 5 years' experience in legal practice and / or higher education including 2 years supervisory experience

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $75,540 - $98,201 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 10 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $75540 Grade Range Midpoint $98201 Grade Range Maximum $120863 Career Stream and Level M2 Job Family Career Strategies Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Leah Won

Interim Assistant Dean for Career Development

Assistant Dean, College of Law Phoenix Initiatives

Open Date 7 / 19 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed