Job Abstract

The Career Counselor works on a team with three other career professionals and support staff at the Career Development Office, a service division of the Law School. The successful candidate must support our service philosophy of consistent, respectful, and zealous attention to our clients, who include prospective students, current students, graduates, employers and the legal community generally. Career Counselor provides career development counseling and assistance to J.D. students with their job search for summer and permanent positions.

In addition to the responsibility of serving as primary counselor to a segment of the general J.D. student population as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Career Counselor focuses on counseling and outreach to students in the area of public sector careers. The Career Counselor serves as liaison to several student organizations and faculty members; develops specialized student programming; engages in employer outreach and development activities; and is responsible for various administrative tasks and other related activities.

• College degree required; advanced degree preferred
• At least two years of professional experience, preferably in the public sector setting