Assistant Director of Career Development - Queens, United States - St. John's University

St. John's University

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Queens, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

St.

John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world.

The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings.

St.

John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St.

John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.

We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department:

Law School, Career Development Office

Specific Job Title**:

Assistant Director of Career Development

Reports to**:

Jeanne Ardan, Associate Dean for Career Development and Externships

Campus:

Queen

Job Summary:

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Director of Career Development will work to advance the Law School's mission by sustaining and fostering an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist community of diverse experiences and perspectives, emphasizing respect for the rights and dignity of every person.

The Assistant Director will also help assigned students discover their areas of interest and obtain summer and permanent employment positions that meet students' goals.

Recognizing the interrelationship between academic advising, the curriculum, externships, and clinics, members of the Career Development Office regularly liaise with faculty, alumni, and administrators.

The Assistant Director will do the following:

Develop programs, services, and materials that will assist students and alumni in developing effective job search strategies.
Record, update, and report on data to track students' and graduates' employment outcomes success.
Engage in other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Superior interpersonal, communication, organizational, writing, and administrative skills; knowledge of the legal profession.
Knowledge of varied technology, including Symplicity preferred.
Career counseling experience preferred.
Law practice and legal recruiting experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position manages administrative projects as assigned.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. Attendance at student and alumni events, both on
- and off-site, is required sometimes.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Start and end times are to be established by Associate Dean. Evening and weekend events are required sometimes.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local. Attendance at out-of-state conferences or events may be required sometimes.

Required Education and Experience:

A Juris Doctor degree is required.
3 or more years' relevant professional experience required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Admission to NY state or another state bar preferred.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St.

John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events