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University of Baltimore

Assistant Dean, Law Career Development Office

University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure implementation of the functions of the office, including:

Educational programming

Career fairs, career development, and networking events

Federal and state judicial clerkship application processes

Internal and external communications promoting LCDO work and initiatives via a variety of platforms, including social media

Statistical data and reporting for internal and external audiences (NALP, ABA, EJW)

Career development counseling for students and supporting students with individual job search needs

Mock interview programs

Public interest grants and fellowships

EXPLOR program

Building and promoting pathways to traditional, emerging, and JD advantage careers

Admitted students day, orientation, and continuing orientation programming

Recruitment programs

Pro bono and public interest programming

Collaboration with the Director of Externships to help students secure and navigate externship opportunities

Contribute to professionalism and professional identity programming

Maintenance of the career development online platform for students and alumni, including the jobs board

Develop and maintain relationships with employers, including alumni and other community partners, to identify employer interests, needs, and opportunities for collaboration and partnership to benefit students. Represent UBalt Law school using social media, publications and speaking at events. Engage in the following activities:

Employer visits

On-campus recruitment programs and receptions

Resume books and resume collection programs

Mentor program

Alumni and bar events and activities

Supervise the LCDO staff (team of 5), including:

Provide leadership and management of all staff

Set a tone of professionalism in a supportive, collaborative office environment

Assign the work of the LCDO, strategically deploy talent in the office, and encourage professional development of staff

Evaluate and assess the performance of the LCDO and its programming to foster innovation and adaptability

Participate in senior staff leadership team of the law school

Engage in strategic planning and implement strategic plan goals, strategies, including goals of continuing to build out coaching for students as they navigate a wide variety of career opportunities, develop key professionalism skills, form their professional identity, and expand connections to employers for students and alumni

Be part of the network of career development professionals at UBalt, other law schools, firms, and professional associations

Keep current on job trends, avenues of enhancing job search techniques, etc. and incorporate best practices in the work of the LCDO

Other duties as assigned, including service on University and law school committees.

Required Education And Experience Education: Juris Doctor

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible legal experience with three years management/supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

5 years management or supervisory experience

Experience working with students or as a mentor

Active in bar associations or bar activities

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High energy and superior interpersonal skills

Excellent administrative and supervisory skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate across internal and external constituencies

Ability to provide counseling/advising/mentoring to students and law graduates

Ability to work across differences with all constituents - students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners, all with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences

The position requires availability in the evenings and on weekends for law school and other networking events.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14‑15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here.

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