Director - Office of Professional Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Director for the Office of Professional Development at the University of Toledo's College of Law. This role involves overseeing the professional development team, providing individual and group counseling, and organizing career-related programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (Juris Doctor preferred) and expertise in Microsoft Office. Experience in law career placement is heavily favored. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, verbal, and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and oversee the Office of Professional Development team.
• Direct professional development counseling to students and alumni.
• Coordinate on-campus and off-campus job fairs.

Skills

Excellent oral, verbal, and written communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent counseling skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

12Twenty software

Job description

Director, Office of Professional Development

The University of Toledo seeks to hire the Director of the Office of Professional Development within the College of Law. The position trains, oversees, and directs the College of Law’s Office of Professional Development team and provides professional development counseling to students and alumni via direct individual counseling and group programs. The Director performs resume and cover letter reviews and mock interviews with students and alumni, plans, organizes, and delivers programs and information on varying career related topics, develops academic programming and courses relating to professional development and prepares the content of the weekly e‑newsletter. This position also coordinates the compilation of employment data for external reporting to accreditation and rating agencies, coordinates on campus interview programs and both on campus and off campus job fairs and interacts with prospective employers. The Director serves as a liaison to students, groups and faculty committees as assigned, implements public interest work and student fellowship programs and performs other law school functions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint required
• Occasional travel throughout the US and some evening and weekend work required
• Must have a valid driver’s License
• Excellent oral, verbal, and written communications skills
• Familiarity with the law employment market and strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with a diverse and wide range of people, including interaction with the practicing bench and bar
• Excellent counseling skills
• Exemplary professionalism in dealing with confidential information
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to project a positive and professional image
• Awareness and ability to locate online and traditional employment resources
• Must have the ability to, as well as meet, the requirements to complete and maintain mandatory training per the University mandatory training policy pursuant to the deadlines set forth therein

Preferred Qualifications

• Bar licensure, active or inactive, strongly preferred
• Law firm practice experience strongly preferred
• Significant experience in law career placement strongly preferred
• Public interest practice or pro bono experience preferred
• Familiarity and working knowledge of 12Twenty software preferred
• Data and assessment analysis experience preferredCareer counseling experience preferred

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419‑530‑4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.