Career Development Advisor

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto seeks a Career Development Advisor for the Faculty of Law. This role involves providing tailored career guidance to law students through assessments and counseling techniques. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's Degree, extensive experience in career counseling, and strong relationships with legal employers. The advisor will play a vital role in enhancing career opportunities for students while navigating their unique career paths.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in professional development, recruitment, or mentorship of legal professionals.
• Demonstrated ability working with diverse legal career paths.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of recruiting practices.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on career-related matters and development processes.
• Facilitate workshops and maintain employer relationships.
• Develop content for instructional workshops.

Skills

Career counselling

Resume review

Networking strategies

Interview preparation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Master's Degree

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 06/22/2023
Req ID: 32149
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00036198

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Director, Career Development Programs, the Career Development Advisor will advise students on their own process of legal career development by providing options and consequences based on your own lived experiences within and/or knowledge of the legal profession. The incumbent will utilize self assessment exercises, vocational assessments, non-directive and other career counselling techniques while counselling students on legal career-related matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Applying self assessment exercises, vocational assessments, non-directive and other career counselling techniques
• Counselling students on career-related matters by discussing options and consequences while incorporating personal circumstances and an understanding of an individual's background
• Advising students on career development process
• Advising students through their own process of career development by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Developing content for instructional workshops

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Juris Doctor degree is a definite asset.
• Minimum five years experience in the professional development, recruitment, career counselling and/or mentorship of legal professionals or law students
• Experience in resume review, job search skills, interview preparation, mock interviews, networking, professional workplace behaviour skills, and career event preparation
• Experience with recruitment and outreach to potential legal employers
• Demonstrated experience in working with students and graduates who are pursuing diverse legal career paths
• Demonstrated experience assisting with the planning, development, coordination and implementation of career development and recruitment programs, career-related workshops, and special events
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the legal community/profession and related Canadian and American recruiting practices/procedures and hiring needs
• A strong understanding of the changing legal marketplace and trends in legal employment
• Excellent knowledge of opportunities for law graduates in Canada and abroad
• Solid understanding of career opportunities for summer law students and articling students
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders at all levels (students, staff, faculty, administrators, and external constituencies including alumni and members of the legal profession).
• Highly developed organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and to exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential material
• Superior presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) as well as database administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability using the Internet as a search tool, updating websites and working with web-based software.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarity and/or direct working experience in a legal setting highly valued
• Experience as a legal practitioner and/or a legal recruiter would be considered an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Articulate
• Insightful
• Intuitive
• Perceptive
• Resourceful
• Tactful

Closing Date: 07/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $81,000 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,588. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

About the company

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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