$83,500 - $98,200 annual; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.
Pay Frequency: AnnualA. POSITION PURPOSE
The Director of Career Development will guide students and alumni in job search strategies; develop and market career exploration, networking, job application and interview preparation programming, and create and revise professional development resources. The Director will help lead the School of Law's strategic efforts to identify, outreach to, build and maintain lasting relationships with potential and current employers, particularly in Silicon Valley, but also beyond. The Director also will have principal responsibility for the Office of Career Management's (OCM's) efforts to support the School of Law's student organizations with their professional development programming and events.
The Director will collaborate closely with the entire OCM staff (consisting of a team of several full-time employees, one part-time employee, and several student employees), other departments, faculty, and staff. Specifically, the Director will work closely with the Recruiting & Office Manager in OCM, as both positions have responsibilities related to employer relations and recruiting, among other functions. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Assistant Dean of OCM.
We are looking for a culturally competent collaborator who can effectively interact with a dynamic population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity, who shares our values, and who will support the mission of the University through their work.
B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Counsel, Coach, and Strategize with Students and Graduates in their Job Search
Educate, coach, counsel and advise law students and alumni to identify meaningful employment options for them, to learn job search strategies; to create professional application materials, to learn interview and other key professional communication skills, and to utilize self-marketing techniques.
Develop and maintain relationships with law faculty, administration, alumni volunteers, mentors and members of the Law Alumni Board and make referrals when appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with other career office and counseling professionals on campus and make referrals when appropriate.
Lead communication and programs for students related to preparing for employer engagement and the recruiting process.
2. Lead Employer Relations Efforts
Strategically grow Santa Clara Law's employer base, particularly in Silicon Valley but also beyond; deepen existing recruiting relationships, and drive creation of new systems to effectively manage demand for on and off-campus student/employer engagement.
Manage on-campus recruiting, employment events/visits, career fairs, and employer development to facilitate opportunities for Santa Clara Law students to engage with top employers matching their interests, skills, and values.
Anticipate employer needs; and forecast recruiting trends.
Innovate with new ideas and perspectives.
Benchmark employer relations best practices and represent the law school through active membership in organizations such as BALRA, NALP, and the Bay Area Law School Consortium of Law School Career Offices.
3. Primary Liaison from OCM to Student Organizations
Work with law student organizations interested in planning career-related activities.
Attend and participate in student organization and other law school department events to create relationships and partnerships with these departments and organizations.
4. Create and implement career exploration and job preparation programs
Design, develop and lead programs and presentations focused on career exploration and job search strategies, preparation for on campus interviews, and other topics, such as building your professional relationships.
Train and guide students in extensive on-campus interviewing programs. This may include events to prepare them on the timeline and process to apply, interview preparation including running a mock interview program, and communication or workshops on call-back etiquette, and more.
Collaborate with other law school departments, participate in law school consortia to develop co-sponsored events, and collaborate with student organizations and assist them in planning career-related activities.
5. Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.
C. WORK DIRECTION
Reports to the Assistant Dean of Career Management.
Works closely with the Recruiting & Office Manager.
D. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience
J.D., or equivalent recruiting/career counseling work experience at a law firm or law school, M.B.A. or Master's in Psychology coupled with equivalent legal recruiting/career counseling experience in related field may be considered.
Four or more years of experience in career counseling, advising, student services or equivalent experience preferred.
2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of legal employment issues, especially the Bay Area legal market strongly preferred.
Available some nights and some weekends.
Sensitivity to the needs of diverse and multicultural constituencies.
Demonstrated experience working in a team-based, collaborative environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Santa Clara University and the School of Law.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
3. General Guidelines
Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.
Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools, planned training and performance initiatives.
Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals.
Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.
E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors, or suppliers.
F. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typical office environment.
Mostly indoor office environment.
Offices with equipment noise.
Offices with frequent interruptions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
COVID-19 Statement
The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found athttps://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
