Suffolk University
Assistant Director, Office of Professional & Career Development (Law School)
Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Suffolk University Law School is excited to announce the opportunity to join an amazing team of attorney professional development advisors and careerservices professionals as our new Assistant Director in the Office of Professional & Career Development(PCD). The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work with highly talented and diverse studentsastheyentertheprofessionand tocollaboratewithourimpactfulandexperiencedPCDteam.
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. In recent years, Suffolk University Law School’s graduate employment outcomes have improvedconsiderably in large part because of the stellar work of our PCD office, innovative curriculum, andmotivated students. This improvement also has contributed to Suffolk Law’s 40-spot increase in the US News rankings in the last ten years, the seventh fastest rise of any law school in the country during that period.This is a great opportunity to use your experience andpassion to join a law school that is on the move and to help build and develop the next generation oflawyers. Reporting to the Dean of Professional and Career Development, the Assistant Director willassistlawstudentswiththeirprofessionaldevelopmentthroughcareercounseling,employerdevelopmentand professional skills training. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the entireprofessional and career development team to prepare students for modern practice and thelegal job market in a wide rangeof legal and law-related practice settings. Primary 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 legal or law-related practice experience preferred. Supervisory and/or counseling experience is helpful. Ability to work independently and to exercise considerable judgment and discretiononmatters pertainingto studentprofessionaland career development. Excellent communication skills to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni andemployers. Must be a team-player, possess eagerness to initiate new projects and ability to set prioritiesandemploytime management. Closing Statement This is a hybrid work opportunity to engage with students, faculty, alumni and employers on-site in the heart of 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 generous medical, dental and vision insurance, University-supported progressive 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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If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. In recent years, Suffolk University Law School’s graduate employment outcomes have improvedconsiderably in large part because of the stellar work of our PCD office, innovative curriculum, andmotivated students. This improvement also has contributed to Suffolk Law’s 40-spot increase in the US News rankings in the last ten years, the seventh fastest rise of any law school in the country during that period.This is a great opportunity to use your experience andpassion to join a law school that is on the move and to help build and develop the next generation oflawyers. Reporting to the Dean of Professional and Career Development, the Assistant Director willassistlawstudentswiththeirprofessionaldevelopmentthroughcareercounseling,employerdevelopmentand professional skills training. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the entireprofessional and career development team to prepare students for modern practice and thelegal job market in a wide rangeof legal and law-related practice settings. Primary 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 legal or law-related practice experience preferred. Supervisory and/or counseling experience is helpful. Ability to work independently and to exercise considerable judgment and discretiononmatters pertainingto studentprofessionaland career development. Excellent communication skills to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni andemployers. Must be a team-player, possess eagerness to initiate new projects and ability to set prioritiesandemploytime management. Closing Statement This is a hybrid work opportunity to engage with students, faculty, alumni and employers on-site in the heart of 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 generous medical, dental and vision insurance, University-supported progressive 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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