Part Time - Assistant Director of Employer Engagement - Penn State Law

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Remote; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Law is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Employer Engagement to enhance employer relationships and provide career opportunities for students and alumni. This remote or hybrid role involves strategic outreach, organizing recruitment sessions, and counseling students on career paths. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and relevant experience, ideally in legal sectors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with three years of related experience.
• Experience as an attorney or in legal recruitment is essential.
• Self-motivated, organized, and professional personality.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach strategies and engage with employers nationwide.
• Conduct recruitment initiatives and organize networking events.
• Facilitate opportunities for connecting students and alumni with employers.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Juris Doctor degree (preferred)

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha..._sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ). Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.

+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSha...). Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.

+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the external application process (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf).

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-st...).

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Law (http://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/) in University Park is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Employer Engagement.

The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will develop and execute outreach strategies to build relationships in emerging legal markets, resulting in new career opportunities for students and alumni. Responsibilities include engaging with employers nationwide, conducting recruitment initiatives, and organizing programs such as employer roundtables, information sessions, panels, networking events, and etiquette events.

This role involves coordinating employer engagement initiatives, facilitating in-person and virtual opportunities for connecting students and alumni with employers, and occasionally counseling students. The position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Career Services.

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), remote or hybrid position.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher plus three years of related experience; a Juris Doctor degree is preferred. Experience as an attorney or in legal recruitment, along with a strong network of legal professionals, is essential. The candidate should be self-motivated, professional, organized, flexible, and possess excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

The University values diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a culture of inclusion and leveraging diversity as a strength.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

In accordance with legal requirements, Penn State publishes an annual security and fire safety report, available here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports).

Employment requires successful background checks in line with university policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accessibility needs, contact 814-865-1473.

Additional resources include:

• Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
• PA State Labor Law Poster
• Affirmative Action Policy
• Penn State Policies
• Copyright Information