LRES Corporation
Assistant Director, Law Career Services
LRES Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Assistant Director, Law Career Services
Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. Position Details
Job Title: Assistant Director Position Number: 8101632 Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name: LAW SCHOOL Location Code: SCHOOL OF LAW:CAREER RESOURCES (02700C) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities: Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. To educate students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers, judges, and law-related leaders in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world; To prepare graduates who will be ethical advocates for justice and equity, who will lead efforts to dismantle the legal, economic, political, and social structures that generate and sustain racism and all forms of oppression, and who will advance a rule of law that promotes social justice; To contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (“CSO”) works in partnership with the Law School Dean’s Office to develop and implement comprehensive career services strategies, shared goals, and priorities. The office builds relationships to strengthen employment networks and opportunities for students and alumni, and is dedicated to providing law students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to engage in effective job search strategies. The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Career Services and partners with the entire Career Services team as well as with offices across the law school in executing CSO’s mission and goals. In alignment with these priorities, the Assistant Director supports the Assistant Dean in the development and execution of the office’s career counseling strategy, operations, and data collection and reporting. The Assistant Director will assume primary responsibility for at least two service areas of immediate need: public interest; externships; judicial clerkships; employer outreach through social media; programming/events; alumni outreach; and excellence in community. Specific primary areas to be assigned by the Assistant Dean of Career Services and in line with the Assistant Director’s demonstrated skill sets. In addition to these primary areas, the Assistant Director will share responsibility for office-wide services such as student counseling and data collection. The Assistant Director will perform other duties as assigned by and at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Career Services. Assistant Director candidates with demonstrated success in teamwork, work ethic, willingness to learn new skills, and attention to detail will receive priority consideration. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications
Required: Knowledge of the range of legal careers in law firms, government, judiciary, public interest, business, and general industry. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Must be a good listener with the ability to act empathetically and with tact and a sense of humor. Effective problem-solving and research skills required. Must use good judgment, handle sensitive issues diplomatically, maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and adapt well to change. Preferred: Previous student advising or counseling experience. JD preferred. Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career-related software. Working Conditions
Irregular Hours Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Quick Link for Posting:
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29172
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Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. Position Details
Job Title: Assistant Director Position Number: 8101632 Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name: LAW SCHOOL Location Code: SCHOOL OF LAW:CAREER RESOURCES (02700C) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities: Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. To educate students to be responsible and compassionate lawyers, judges, and law-related leaders in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world; To prepare graduates who will be ethical advocates for justice and equity, who will lead efforts to dismantle the legal, economic, political, and social structures that generate and sustain racism and all forms of oppression, and who will advance a rule of law that promotes social justice; To contribute to a deeper understanding of law, legal institutions, and systems of oppression through a commitment to transformation, intersectionality, and anti-subordination in our teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (“CSO”) works in partnership with the Law School Dean’s Office to develop and implement comprehensive career services strategies, shared goals, and priorities. The office builds relationships to strengthen employment networks and opportunities for students and alumni, and is dedicated to providing law students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to engage in effective job search strategies. The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Career Services and partners with the entire Career Services team as well as with offices across the law school in executing CSO’s mission and goals. In alignment with these priorities, the Assistant Director supports the Assistant Dean in the development and execution of the office’s career counseling strategy, operations, and data collection and reporting. The Assistant Director will assume primary responsibility for at least two service areas of immediate need: public interest; externships; judicial clerkships; employer outreach through social media; programming/events; alumni outreach; and excellence in community. Specific primary areas to be assigned by the Assistant Dean of Career Services and in line with the Assistant Director’s demonstrated skill sets. In addition to these primary areas, the Assistant Director will share responsibility for office-wide services such as student counseling and data collection. The Assistant Director will perform other duties as assigned by and at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Career Services. Assistant Director candidates with demonstrated success in teamwork, work ethic, willingness to learn new skills, and attention to detail will receive priority consideration. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications
Required: Knowledge of the range of legal careers in law firms, government, judiciary, public interest, business, and general industry. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Must be a good listener with the ability to act empathetically and with tact and a sense of humor. Effective problem-solving and research skills required. Must use good judgment, handle sensitive issues diplomatically, maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and adapt well to change. Preferred: Previous student advising or counseling experience. JD preferred. Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career-related software. Working Conditions
Irregular Hours Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Quick Link for Posting:
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29172
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