Suffolk University
Assistant Director, Office of Professional & Career Development (Law)
Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Suffolk University Law School invites you to join a dynamic team of attorney professional development advisors and career services professionals as our new Assistant Director in the Office of Professional & Career Development (PCD). The Assistant Director will work with highly talented and diverse students as they enter the profession and collaborate with an experienced PCD team.
In recent years, Suffolk University Law School’s graduate employment outcomes have improved significantly due to the efforts of our PCD office, innovative curriculum, and motivated students. This has contributed to Suffolk Law’s rise in the US News rankings. This is a great opportunity to apply your experience and passion to help build and develop the next generation of lawyers.
Responsibilities
Provide 1-on-1 and small-group career advising and coaching for students
Teach professional development classes and workshops
Develop co-curricular programming focused on educating students about career opportunities and developing networks between students, alumni and employers
Maintain and expand experiential training and post-graduate opportunities through building new employer partnerships and expanding existing employer relationships
Maintain active communication through social media, targeted emails, and in-person or virtual engagement with students, faculty, alumni, and employers
Represent PCD and Suffolk University Law School at events, panels, meetings, and seminars within the Law School and the regional legal community
Requirements & Qualifications
J.D. required.
A minimum of three years of legal or law-related practice experience preferred. Supervisory and/or counseling experience is helpful.
Ability to work independently and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion on matters pertaining to student professional and career development.
Excellent communication skills to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni and employers.
Must be a team-player, possess eagerness to initiate new projects and ability to set priorities and employ time management.
Closing Statement This is a hybrid work opportunity to engage with students, faculty, alumni and employers on-site in downtown Boston and remotely through a 3-day on-site, 2-day remote work schedule. Suffolk University offers a broad and competitive range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a university-supported retirement savings plan, and generous time-off policies. See updated benefits and policies at: https://www.suffolk.edu/about/directory/human-resources-office
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In recent years, Suffolk University Law School’s graduate employment outcomes have improved significantly due to the efforts of our PCD office, innovative curriculum, and motivated students. This has contributed to Suffolk Law’s rise in the US News rankings. This is a great opportunity to apply your experience and passion to help build and develop the next generation of lawyers.
Responsibilities
Provide 1-on-1 and small-group career advising and coaching for students
Teach professional development classes and workshops
Develop co-curricular programming focused on educating students about career opportunities and developing networks between students, alumni and employers
Maintain and expand experiential training and post-graduate opportunities through building new employer partnerships and expanding existing employer relationships
Maintain active communication through social media, targeted emails, and in-person or virtual engagement with students, faculty, alumni, and employers
Represent PCD and Suffolk University Law School at events, panels, meetings, and seminars within the Law School and the regional legal community
Requirements & Qualifications
J.D. required.
A minimum of three years of legal or law-related practice experience preferred. Supervisory and/or counseling experience is helpful.
Ability to work independently and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion on matters pertaining to student professional and career development.
Excellent communication skills to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni and employers.
Must be a team-player, possess eagerness to initiate new projects and ability to set priorities and employ time management.
Closing Statement This is a hybrid work opportunity to engage with students, faculty, alumni and employers on-site in downtown Boston and remotely through a 3-day on-site, 2-day remote work schedule. Suffolk University offers a broad and competitive range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a university-supported retirement savings plan, and generous time-off policies. See updated benefits and policies at: https://www.suffolk.edu/about/directory/human-resources-office
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