Executive Director, Law Career Services

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban research university is seeking a Director of Career Services for law students to develop and oversee comprehensive support programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in career services, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with compliance reporting. Responsibilities include managing career counseling, overseeing programming, and analyzing employment data to enhance student outcomes. This role requires excellent public speaking and communication skills, particularly in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in career or recruitment services for legal professionals.
• Prior experience in a law school or higher education preferred.
• 5+ years in managing career services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive career services for law students and alumni.
• Provide leadership for Career Services and its various programs.
• Manage data collection and reporting related to student employment outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Career Counseling

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Public Speaking

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading urban research university is seeking a Director of Career Services for law students to develop and oversee comprehensive support programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in career services, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with compliance reporting. Responsibilities include managing career counseling, overseeing programming, and analyzing employment data to enhance student outcomes. This role requires excellent public speaking and communication skills, particularly in a diverse environment.