Director, Office of Professional Development

University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo's College of Law seeks a Director, Office of Professional Development to lead career services for its students and alumni. The role trains and directs the office team and provides direct counseling, resume reviews, and mock interviews.

You will develop academic programming, coordinate on- and off-campus interviews and job fairs, and compile employment data for accreditation reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD strongly preferred.
• Experience leading career development programs.
• Ability to counsel students and alumni one-on-one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Office of Professional Development team.
• Provide counseling, resume reviews, and mock interviews for students and alumni.
• Develop career programming and coordinate interviews and job fairs.
• Compile employment data for accreditation reporting.
• Liaise with students, groups, and faculty on career initiatives.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume reviews

Mock interviews

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor preferred

Job description

University of Toledo is hiring a Director, Office of Professional Development to lead career services for the College of Law. The role trains and directs the Office of Professional Development team while providing direct counseling, resume reviews, and mock interviews to law students and alumni. It also builds career programming, coordinates on- and off-campus interview programs and job fairs, and compiles employment data for accreditation reporting.

Highlights

• Trains, oversees, and directs the College of Law's Office of Professional Development team
• Provides one-on-one career counseling and group programming for law students and alumni
• Conducts resume and cover letter reviews and mock interviews
• Develops academic programming and courses tied to professional development
• Writes the content of the weekly career e-newsletter
• Compiles employment data for accreditation and rating-agency reporting
• Coordinates on-campus interview programs and both on- and off-campus job fairs
• Serves as liaison to students, groups, and faculty committees on career initiatives
• Supports public interest work and student fellowship programs
• Calls for a bachelor's degree, with a Juris Doctor strongly preferred, plus occasional travel and evening/weekend availability