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Posted: 05-Sep-23
Location: District of Columbia, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Career Development
Legal Education
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: S012429
Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.
The Career Center of The George Washington University Law School advises and counsels law students in professional development and assists them in developing career strategies. This position presents a rewarding opportunity to help law school students and recent law school graduates begin their legal careers. The Graduate Career Consultant will provide placement services for students in their final year of law school that have not secured employment through larger-scale recruitment opportunities. The incumbent will provide an individualized assessment of students’ qualifications and interests, and match them with potential employers and/or positions. This position will report to the Director, Employment Placement.
The Graduate Career Consultant will be responsible for performing the following duties and responsibilities outlined below:
- Engages with the employer outreach team to develop relationships with hiring decision-makers to identify and develop post-graduate fellowships, clerkships, and full-time employment positions.
- Collaborates with the employer outreach team to identify and develop specific job opportunities for students.
- Engages with prospective employers to identify hiring needs and develop post-graduate fellowship positions for graduating students.
- Collaborates with the career counseling team to ensure student preparedness for interviews and participation in recruitment programs based on knowledge of specific employers.
- Introduces students to employers with job opportunities that match student interests and skills.
- Supports the Director, Employment Placement in matching students with prospective job opportunities.
- Assists students in determining their career goals and objectives; assesses articulated career interests and considers potential matches.
- Advises and counsels students on matters related to career and professional development and the legal job search process.
- Conducts post-interview analysis and follow up with employers to provide feedback, respond to questions, and advocate for student placements. Maintains connection with hiring decision-maker after interview.
- Collaborates with data analysts and consultants to track where each student is in their career search trajectory which includes tracking students from interview candidate status to employment offer and acceptance stage.
- Assists students with developing their professional social media accounts i.e. LinkedIn and other identified external resources for employment.
- Supplements list of employers and open positions to match with final year GW Law students. Regularly contacts employers regarding students seeking employment and suggests students for applications and interviews.
- Maintains positive relationships with employers, alumni, students, staff, and faculty.
- As required, represents the Career Center at national, regional, and local meetings of appropriate professional organizations and associations, and periodically interfaces with law career counselors at other law schools. Assists with the programming, coordination, and delivery during all phases of networking fairs, job fairs, recruitment programs, and other career development programs, which may include travel.
- Work on special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean, Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
About The George Washington University
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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