Career Counselor and Placement Coordinator, School of Law

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan (TRS)

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin School of Law seeks a dedicated Career Counselor to provide comprehensive career advising to a high volume of students and recent graduates. The role collaborates with law school departments and national employers to help students achieve professional goals.

Responsibilities include 1:1 advising, resume reviews, mock interviews, and program development. JD preferred but a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including 1:1 sessions, resume/material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resources.
• Build and maintain connections with students, alumni, faculty, and legal employers to foster a robust network.
• Design, coordinate, and present career-related programming and workshops; contribute to career resources and materials.
• Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Career counseling

Student advising

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring Department:

School of Law

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)


• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)


• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)


• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses


• Training and conference opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Athletic ticket discounts


• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums


• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

Provide comprehensive career advising and support to a high volume of students and recent graduates (up to three years post-graduation) at a top-ranked national law school. Help students achieve their professional goals by working collaboratively with a dedicated, service-oriented Career Services Office team, engaging with other law school departments, and cultivating relationships with legal employers nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including strategic 1:1 sessions, application material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resource recommendations. As a "core" counselor, your primary responsibility is to build relationships with assigned students and track their employment progress from 1L through graduation. To effectively advise students, counselors must be well-versed in the full spectrum of legal career paths and also serve as a private sector specialist, supporting students pursuing law firm, in-house, and JD Advantage roles.


• Build and maintain strong connections with students, student organization leaders, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust professional network.


• Design, coordinate, and present career-related programming and workshops. Contribute to the development and publication of career resources and materials.


• Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.


• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools. Strong computer proficiency. Exceptional writing and communication skills. Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

JD degree. Experience working directly with students. Background in career counseling or higher education. Event planning experience. In-depth knowledge of private sector legal careers. Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

Salary Range

$90,000

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Frequent use of keyboard and workstation; manual dexterity required. Ability to lift and move standard office files and supplies. Professional attire required. Must be receptive to supervision. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary during peak periods to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV


• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor


• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.