Director Of Employer Outreach

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Director of Employer Outreach

The candidate will conduct outreach to potential employers and coordinate employer outreach by faculty, administrators, and alumni. Develop and execute programming and strategies to educate potential employers about the strengths of students, expand the number of employers interviewing our students, and advocate for students with employers nationwide. Will develop and execute strategies to place more of students in elite law firms, prestigious public interest positions, and federal clerkships. Design and implement programs and processes to track the specific needs of legal employers, to identify students well-positioned to meet those needs, and to foster connections between employers and students. Develop and execute on-campus interview programs, including the creation of regional interview and recruitment programs for students and recent graduates. Collaborate with career advisors to develop appropriate programming, services, and guidelines for ensuring that our students are well-prepared for interview programs. Market on-campus interview and recruitment programs to employers nationwide and educate and inform our students regarding the employers and opportunities within these programs. Develop and implement programming and materials designed to educate and prepare law students for complex legal practice. Master’s degree in an appropriate area and 6+ years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and 8+ years of relevant experience. Must preferably have JD degree. Knowledge of the legal marketplace and hiring is preferred. Experience in and knowledge of best practices for customer relationship management (CRM) and lead management is preferred. Should preferably have managed hiring at elite law firms, worked in a law school career services office, have experience placing associates and partners in law firms, and/or have overseen attorney professional development programs at elite law firms. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and ability to master technology used in the office such as Symplicity and OSCAR is preferred. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving is preferred.

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Job no: 513657. Send cover letter and resume.

Company info

University of Florida Levin College of Law
309 Village Drive
Gainesville
Florida
United States 32209-6511
Website : https://www.law.ufl.edu