AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Career Services Director Online JD The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Career Services Director Online JD The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Job Description Position Classification FT Admin Position Summary Direct career services and outreach to support student and graduate employment outcomes for the online JD program and accomplish career-related organizational goals, including supporting strategic employer outreach for the career services office. Create and implement strategic plans, track and report results, ensure compliance with ABA and NALP standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Services & Outreach for Online JD students (40%) Direct services and outreach to support online students and graduates with securing legal experience. Create career-related educational resources, conduct career-related programming, facilitate networking, provide individualized counseling, assist with preparing resumes and other application materials, conduct mock interviews. Develop and maintain relationships with students, graduates, and employers, identify their needs, and assist them in achieving their objectives. Generate student and graduate employment opportunities through employer research and outreach. Facilitate Early Legal Experience for Online JD students (20%) Conduct 1:1 career-planning meetings with first-year online students. Support online students with securing legal experience during law school. Partner with externship program. Track and report outcomes. Graduate Employment Outcomes for Online JD students (20%) Direct services and outreach to support online graduate employment in bar passage required and JD advantage positions. Track and report at-graduation and 10 months post-graduation employment outcomes. Ensure graduate employment data is accurately collected and reported in compliance with ABA and NALP requirements. Other Duties Collaborate within CSO and across law school departments. Maintain knowledge of legal industry/market, career and professionalism trends, and best practices. Complete strategic employer research and outreach projects. Support colleagues as needed. Other duties as assigned. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM Benefits Summary At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses •Cannot be combined with insurance• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds. Apply Here! Requirements Minimum Qualifications Education - A doctorate degree JD Employment - Two year to five year (Equivalent combination of education and employment). Preferred Qualifications High attention to detail required. Superior communication skills required. Grammar and organizational skills required. Must possess a professional appearance. Must possess a service attitude. Must possess the ability to multi-task in a distracting environment and meet deadlines. Must be self-motivated and innovative. Must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn new skills, including technological skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technology skills required. Proficiency with Office products, including, but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.