Director of Law Career Services
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 3, 2024
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
DIR CAREER SERVICES-LAW
Position Number
8100942
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
LAW SCHOOL
Location Code
SCHOOL OF LAW:CAREER RESOURCES (02700C)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others.
Our mission is:
• to educate students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers, judges, and law-related leaders in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world;
• to prepare graduates who will be ethical advocates for justice and equity, who will lead efforts to dismantle the legal, economic, political, and social structures that generate and sustain racism and all forms of oppression, and who will advance a rule of law that promotes social justice; and
• to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service.
The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law works in partnership with the Law School Dean's Office to develop and implement comprehensive career services strategies, shared goals, and priorities. The office builds relationships to strengthen employment networks and opportunities for our students and alumni, and is dedicated to providing law students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to engage in effective job search strategies.
The Director of Law Career Services reports to the Assistant Dean of Career Services and serves as a critical partner to the Assistant Dean in executing career services priorities and goals. In alignment with these priorities, the Director oversees the office's career counseling strategy, including serving as the internal face of the office with students, managing operations related to student programming, conducting programming assessment and evaluation, and participating in strategic planning.
The Director is a partner to the Assistant Dean in the development and execution of career advising services that maximize employment outcomes for all law students. Specific advising responsibilities include:
• Advising and maximizing outcomes for an assigned cohort of students in all aspects of career development, including career paths in small, medium, and large law firms, corporate, non-profit, government, judicial clerkships, JD advantage, and public interest careers.
• Educating students about the numerous ways to use a JD, LLM or MJ degree.
• Assessing students' interests, aptitudes, and career goals to help them develop a career strategy.
• Reviewing and revising application materials for JD, LLM, and MJ students and alumni.
• Preparing JD, LLM and MJ students and alumni for job searches and interviews.
The Director also supports the office's annual and ad hoc data collection and reporting requirements by helping to gather and track employment outcomes, communicate regularly with graduates regarding outcomes, and compile reports.
The Director serves on committees, represents the office on committees, and performs other duties as assigned in support of the career services function and law school student experience.
The director backs up the Assistant Dean in their absence and is expected to have supervisory responsibilities, as established by the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for Administration.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
A Juris Doctor degree and experience providing career counseling to law students, or relevant higher degree and experience.
Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree and experience providing career counseling to law students, or equivalent or related education and experience.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
—
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career related software.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
03/14/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27770
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
DIR CAREER SERVICES-LAW
Position Number
8100942
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name
LAW SCHOOL
Location Code
SCHOOL OF LAW:CAREER RESOURCES (02700C)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others.
Our mission is:
• to educate students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers, judges, and law-related leaders in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world;
• to prepare graduates who will be ethical advocates for justice and equity, who will lead efforts to dismantle the legal, economic, political, and social structures that generate and sustain racism and all forms of oppression, and who will advance a rule of law that promotes social justice; and
• to contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service.
The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law works in partnership with the Law School Dean's Office to develop and implement comprehensive career services strategies, shared goals, and priorities. The office builds relationships to strengthen employment networks and opportunities for our students and alumni, and is dedicated to providing law students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to engage in effective job search strategies.
The Director of Law Career Services reports to the Assistant Dean of Career Services and serves as a critical partner to the Assistant Dean in executing career services priorities and goals. In alignment with these priorities, the Director oversees the office's career counseling strategy, including serving as the internal face of the office with students, managing operations related to student programming, conducting programming assessment and evaluation, and participating in strategic planning.
The Director is a partner to the Assistant Dean in the development and execution of career advising services that maximize employment outcomes for all law students. Specific advising responsibilities include:
• Advising and maximizing outcomes for an assigned cohort of students in all aspects of career development, including career paths in small, medium, and large law firms, corporate, non-profit, government, judicial clerkships, JD advantage, and public interest careers.
• Educating students about the numerous ways to use a JD, LLM or MJ degree.
• Assessing students' interests, aptitudes, and career goals to help them develop a career strategy.
• Reviewing and revising application materials for JD, LLM, and MJ students and alumni.
• Preparing JD, LLM and MJ students and alumni for job searches and interviews.
The Director also supports the office's annual and ad hoc data collection and reporting requirements by helping to gather and track employment outcomes, communicate regularly with graduates regarding outcomes, and compile reports.
The Director serves on committees, represents the office on committees, and performs other duties as assigned in support of the career services function and law school student experience.
The director backs up the Assistant Dean in their absence and is expected to have supervisory responsibilities, as established by the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for Administration.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
A Juris Doctor degree and experience providing career counseling to law students, or relevant higher degree and experience.
Qualifications
A Juris Doctor degree and experience providing career counseling to law students, or equivalent or related education and experience.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
—
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career related software.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
03/14/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27770
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a a Juris Doctor degree and experience providing career counseling to law students, or relevant higher degree and experience?
- Yes
- No
- Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
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