Company name
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Experience
5-7 yrs required
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Sep 02, 2020
Profile
Director of Private Sector Recruiting
The candidate will report to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director for the Office of Career Planning & Professionalism. Will develop and deliver employer outreach initiatives, develop and administer on- and off-campus recruitment programs and events, and provide direct counseling and career services to students (with a nonexclusive focus on those pursuing private sector employment) through programs, resources and individual counseling. Develop deep expertise across all sectors of the law firm and private sector job markets to support successful career outcomes for Law School students and graduates. Conduct market research; develop and communicate market analysis to inform curricular innovation, program development, and career supports. Share this expertise in a variety of internal and external forums that establish the Law School as a market leader in the legal talent industry. Manage employer relationships worldwide. Develop and implement a marketing outreach plan for law firm and corporate employers of all sizes worldwide. Develop and implement a plan for employer contacts based on student and alumni interest. Cultivate and enrich ongoing relationships with employers. Oversee all communication with employers regarding their recruitment needs. Develop deep appreciation of student interest in the private sector marketplace. Monitor market conditions and student preferences including geographic, practice area and specific employer interest. Use this data to inform plans for employer relations and outreach. Develop a student board to advise on private sector recruiting activities. Design and implement recruiting programs for Law School students and graduates. Respond creatively and affirmatively to student and market demands for various approaches to communicate the unique talents and skills of Law students to a broad array of law firms and other private sector employers. Develop, manage and deliver on-campus interviewing and related private sector recruiting opportunities for hundreds of employers from around the globe. Prepare students for and educate them about the process. Oversee all law-school sponsored or affiliated private sector recruiting programs and job fairs for JD students. Collaborate with career office colleagues to ensure program coordination and broad career representation (including government, public interest, and JD preferred employers as possible) in all recruiting programs. Evaluate the efficacy of programs and services through student input, tracking outcomes, and leveraging metrics. Design and implement innovative recruitment-related educational programming for JD students. Direct and manage programs related to private sector recruiting, including the annual Practice Area Fair and Mock Interview Program. Organize and direct ongoing programming on relevant topics for students in connection with preparation for and participation in the private sector recruiting process and collaborate with colleagues throughout the Law School on programming to ensure their success in those markets. Evaluate the efficacy of programs and services through student input, tracking outcomes, and leveraging metrics. Counsel Law students and alumni on formulation and execution of job search strategy and execution thereof, with a nonexclusive focus on private sector employment. Conduct mock interviews, and review and provide feedback on application materials including resumes and cover letters. Support two JD counselors involved in private sector market development and exploration. Hire and manage a Graduate Assistant each year. Maintain a dotted line report to office administrative coordinators. Represent the Law School to internal and external audiences. Upon request, present program information, e.g. outcomes and recommendations, to law school leadership. Participate actively in committee work at the Law School to further the mission of the career services office, the law school and/or the university. Participate in professional association groups relating to legal career planning, including the National Association for Law Placement, as well as local recruiting and bar organizations. Attend annual NALP conferences and participate in the association's committee work. Should have an advanced degree, with J.D. degree strongly preferred. Must have 5-7 years of progressively increasing responsibility in academic administration or a law firm or business environment. Experience with career counseling and/or in higher education is preferred. Should have a history of working successfully with diverse constituencies, including employers, faculty, alumni, current students, prospective students, and colleagues.
Additional Information
Req. #: JR00019848
Company info
University of Pennsylvania Law School
3400 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States 19104-6204
Website : https://www.law.upenn.edu/