Illinois Institute of Technology
Associate Dir., Career Dev/Professionalism
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Details
Position Information
Position TitleAssociate Dir., Career Dev/Professionalism
Requisition #S01390P
FLSAExempt
LocationIIT-Downtown Campus (DTC), Chicago, IL
DepartmentCK Career Services
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The mission of the office of Career Development and Professionalism (CDP) is to assist students and graduates to secure challenging and rewarding employment throughout their careers. This is accomplished by providing one-on-one and group job development coaching, counseling, programming, and resources to assist them in developing necessary job search strategies and skills. Additionally, the office of CDP provides students with the marketplace knowledge and interviewing opportunities to succeed in their job search.
This position requires extensive (daily) communications (written, verbal & electronic) with multiple constituencies both internal & external (i.e. students, alumni, legal employers, other university staff). Will meet daily with students in coaching/counseling relationship; will cultivate relationships with employers via email, phone, and personal meetings; will assist Assistant Dean of CDP with development and implementation of career development programming relevant to students interested in both private and public sector legal careers; will assist with on-campus interview program.
COMMUNICATIONS
Requires extensive (daily) communications (written, verbal & electronic) with multiple constituencies both internal & external (i.e. students, alumni, legal employers, other university staff).
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Entails extensive, daily customer service responsibilities with both internal and external
constituencies. Will meet daily with students in coaching/counseling relationships; will cultivate relationships with employers via email, phone and personal meetings; will develop relationships with alumni via various programming/mentoring initiatives.
Special Schedule Requirements
Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Juris Doctor required. Experience in the practice of law, legal hiring experience and/or career counseling experience in a legal or other higher education setting strongly preferred. Knowledge of attorney career options or legal marketplace strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Extremely strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work independently. Must have detail orientation skills. Must have experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Access, web-site programs, Dreamweaver, Acrobat or other similar computer applications.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
Position does not supervise others and does not have budgetary authority.
Physical Environment and Requirements
Works in suite with five other staff. Has personal office. 80% of job is stationary 20% standing while presenting programs
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
Bar passage required. Law license helpful.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Counseling - Provides career counseling to J.D. students (Day and Evening), LL.M. students (including foreign-trained attorneys) and alumnae/i of all experience levels regarding career planning, resume/cover letter preparation, job search strategies, practice specialties and other career development issues by means of individual appointments and group workshops.
Percentage Of Time25
Key Responsibility
Programming - Assists CDP Assistant Dean and staff with development and implementation of career development programming relevant to students interested in both private and public sector legal careers. Coordinates programming and tracking on recent graduates still seeking employment. Engages speakers for select programs. Publicizes programs, coordinates logistics and handles appropriate follow-up. Assists in the collection of data and generation of statistical reports relating to programming, including recent graduate employment data. Monitors and tracks judicial clerkships for interested students.
Percentage Of Time25
Key Responsibility
Student Outreach/Communication - Publicizes career and professional development focused programming, opportunities and resources to students through the online student announcements, email and Career Services social media accounts. Communicates as appropriate with specific classes and student organizations regarding the same.
Percentage Of Time20
Key Responsibility
Recruitment Programs/Job Fairs - Assists with all aspects of On-Campus Interview program. Assists in coordinating mock interview program for On-Campus Interview program and other job fairs. Assists in the collection of data and generation of statistical reports relating to student hiring through On-Campus Interview program and off-campus job fairs.
Percentage Of Time15
Key Responsibility
Employer Outreach - Assists Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services & Recruiting with employer outreach efforts by contacting potential legal employers as well as maintaining knowledge and familiarity with local, regional, and national legal markets and hiring practices to identify additional employers for outreach in Chicago and other designated areas. Engage in outreach with legal employers in both the public and private sectors. Knowledge and experience of federal and state judicial clerkship hiring processes desired but not required.
Percentage Of Time10
Key Responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time5
Posting Information
Work Hours
Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Position CategoryFull Time
Posting Date09/24/2024
Closing Date
Posted Until FilledYes
Quicklink for Postinghttps://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10836
Position Information
Position TitleAssociate Dir., Career Dev/Professionalism
Requisition #S01390P
FLSAExempt
LocationIIT-Downtown Campus (DTC), Chicago, IL
DepartmentCK Career Services
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The mission of the office of Career Development and Professionalism (CDP) is to assist students and graduates to secure challenging and rewarding employment throughout their careers. This is accomplished by providing one-on-one and group job development coaching, counseling, programming, and resources to assist them in developing necessary job search strategies and skills. Additionally, the office of CDP provides students with the marketplace knowledge and interviewing opportunities to succeed in their job search.
This position requires extensive (daily) communications (written, verbal & electronic) with multiple constituencies both internal & external (i.e. students, alumni, legal employers, other university staff). Will meet daily with students in coaching/counseling relationship; will cultivate relationships with employers via email, phone, and personal meetings; will assist Assistant Dean of CDP with development and implementation of career development programming relevant to students interested in both private and public sector legal careers; will assist with on-campus interview program.
COMMUNICATIONS
Requires extensive (daily) communications (written, verbal & electronic) with multiple constituencies both internal & external (i.e. students, alumni, legal employers, other university staff).
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Entails extensive, daily customer service responsibilities with both internal and external
constituencies. Will meet daily with students in coaching/counseling relationships; will cultivate relationships with employers via email, phone and personal meetings; will develop relationships with alumni via various programming/mentoring initiatives.
Special Schedule Requirements
Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Juris Doctor required. Experience in the practice of law, legal hiring experience and/or career counseling experience in a legal or other higher education setting strongly preferred. Knowledge of attorney career options or legal marketplace strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Extremely strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work independently. Must have detail orientation skills. Must have experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Access, web-site programs, Dreamweaver, Acrobat or other similar computer applications.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
Position does not supervise others and does not have budgetary authority.
Physical Environment and Requirements
Works in suite with five other staff. Has personal office. 80% of job is stationary 20% standing while presenting programs
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
Bar passage required. Law license helpful.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Counseling - Provides career counseling to J.D. students (Day and Evening), LL.M. students (including foreign-trained attorneys) and alumnae/i of all experience levels regarding career planning, resume/cover letter preparation, job search strategies, practice specialties and other career development issues by means of individual appointments and group workshops.
Percentage Of Time25
Key Responsibility
Programming - Assists CDP Assistant Dean and staff with development and implementation of career development programming relevant to students interested in both private and public sector legal careers. Coordinates programming and tracking on recent graduates still seeking employment. Engages speakers for select programs. Publicizes programs, coordinates logistics and handles appropriate follow-up. Assists in the collection of data and generation of statistical reports relating to programming, including recent graduate employment data. Monitors and tracks judicial clerkships for interested students.
Percentage Of Time25
Key Responsibility
Student Outreach/Communication - Publicizes career and professional development focused programming, opportunities and resources to students through the online student announcements, email and Career Services social media accounts. Communicates as appropriate with specific classes and student organizations regarding the same.
Percentage Of Time20
Key Responsibility
Recruitment Programs/Job Fairs - Assists with all aspects of On-Campus Interview program. Assists in coordinating mock interview program for On-Campus Interview program and other job fairs. Assists in the collection of data and generation of statistical reports relating to student hiring through On-Campus Interview program and off-campus job fairs.
Percentage Of Time15
Key Responsibility
Employer Outreach - Assists Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services & Recruiting with employer outreach efforts by contacting potential legal employers as well as maintaining knowledge and familiarity with local, regional, and national legal markets and hiring practices to identify additional employers for outreach in Chicago and other designated areas. Engage in outreach with legal employers in both the public and private sectors. Knowledge and experience of federal and state judicial clerkship hiring processes desired but not required.
Percentage Of Time10
Key Responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time5
Posting Information
Work Hours
Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Position CategoryFull Time
Posting Date09/24/2024
Closing Date
Posted Until FilledYes
Quicklink for Postinghttps://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10836