Columbia Law School

Assistant Director of Career Advising

Grade 11

Career Services and Professional Development

Part-time, 21 hours per week

The salary range is $54k - $58k

Reporting to the Dean of Career Services, the Assistant Director assumes leadership for the

coordination and delivery of professional development and career counseling for Law School

students. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with all aspects of administering, planning

and implementing the mandate of the office for J.D. and domestic and international LL.M.

students.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer and independently manage professional development and counseling services

for Law School students. Counsel J.D. and LL.M. students in all aspects of their

professional formation and job search activities, including administering and reviewing

self-assessments; creating career roadmaps; narrative development; revising application

materials; preparing for successful interviews; identifying potential legal employers,

career paths and work environments most consistent with their personal and professional

needs, etc.: 50%

2. Conduct professional development workshops related to the OCS Professional

Development Curriculum and Professional Formation program for each class of J.D.

students and for LL.M. students. Topics include: (i) navigating the professional

workplace, (ii) resume writing, (iii) narrative development, (iv) personal leadership, (v)

practice area exploration, (vi) the strategic job search, etc.: 20%

3. Assist the Dean of Career Services, Director of Recruiting and Professional

Development, Director of International and Alumni Career Services and other senior

OCS leaders in the development of innovative programming, coursework and events and

experiences for J.D. and LL.M. students: 15%

4. Stay abreast of legal recruiting industry trends by periodically reviewing relevant

publications and other resources, attending conferences and symposia, participating in

NALP, NYCRA and similar conferences/committees: 10%

5. Assist in refining/editing office publications and communications sent to J.D. and LL.M.

students, planning and executing special projects/events; undertake other related tasks as

requested: 5%

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, J.D., MA, MBA or EDM preferred. Must have 3-5 years of

experience in the legal field, counseling field or in another professional field. Experience should

include career counseling, program planning and/or professional development experience; prior

employment in a law firm, academic or other professional environment preferred. Must be able

to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.

Required Competencies:

• Superior oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with staff and students in an

institution committed to reducing structural barriers to inequality across race, religion,

orientation, ability, cultural background and other dimensions of identity.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and highly

confidential information.

• Experience working in or demonstrated understanding of the characteristics of antiracist

institutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated capacity to advise and

meaningfully and respectfully interact with diverse, multigenerational constituents.

• Affinity for collaboration and ability to work well across all levels of an organization.

• Ability to leverage work experience and professional network to develop meaningful

relationships.

• Ability to multitask and be part of a collegial team, while working under pressure and

balancing competing tasks.

• Organizational and analytical skills and the ability to synthesize and meaningfully

evaluate data.

• Technological and computer literacy, including familiarity with or strong interest in

developing knowledge of Symplicity, Flor Recruit, Campus Groups, CourseWorks and

other digital learning technology.

• Passion for, and commitment to, delivering exceptional customer service.

• Ability to travel occasionally and work some evenings.

• Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work

environment.

Please apply here: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/assistant-director-of-career-advising-morningside-new-york-united-states

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran.