Assistant Director, Office of Career and Professional Development Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Assistant Director, Office of Career and Professional Development
Provide Career Advising to Students and Graduates
Administer and independently manage counseling services for students and graduates of the law school. Advise J.D. and LL.M. students in all aspects of their job search activities including resume drafting, cover letter preparation, interview skills development and the identification of potential employers; and assisting students in identifying the areas of career interest and work environments most consistent with their personal and professional needs. Counsel law graduates seeking employment to change jobs or career direction and assist them in identifying opportunities in their current or newly chosen areas of employment, and assist graduates in their resume preparation, job search, interviewing and networking activities.
Provide Academic Advising to Current Students
Provide academic advising and general information to current law students regarding course selection, externships, clinics, student groups, journals and other opportunities to maximize their law school experience. Advising will include regular one-on-one meetings with law students as well as the development of programming throughout the year.
LL.M. Career Initiatives
Design and implement tax and international LL.M. programming, networking events, and workshops for students and employers. Maintain relationships with LL.M. employers and develop additional relationships to expand opportunities for students. Create and edit LL.M. resources, handbooks, and websites.
Monitor Student Progress
Use and refine appropriate electronic databases to monitor and track student progress and ensure students are on track to graduate in a timely manner, pass the bar exam, and pursue summer and permanent employment. Regularly review student progress, identify students who need support, and collaborate with others to determine appropriate outreach and support strategies for those students.
Develop Initiatives to Support Faculty Advising and Student Self-Advising
Support and coordinate advising by faculty members and empower students to engage in self-advising. These initiatives will include the development of training sessions and the preparation of printed and website materials designed to facilitate student self-advising and to assist faculty in advising students and identifying students at risk.
The College of Law is growing and changing daily. All College of Law community members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of our strategic goals.