Assistant Director Office of Professional amp Career Development

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Suffolk University Law School is excited to announce the opportunity to join an amazing team of attorney professional development advisors and career services professionals as our new Assistant Director in the Office of Professional & Career Development (PCD). The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work with highly talented and diverse studentsu00A0 as they enter the profession and to collaborate with our impactful and experienced PCD team.u00A0In recent years, Suffolk University Law Schoolu2019s graduate employment outcomes have improved considerably in large part because of the stellar work of our PCD office, innovative curriculum, and motivated students. This improvement also has contributed to Suffolk Lawu2019s 45-spot increase in the US News rankings in just the last seven years, the fourth fastest rise of any law school in the country during that period. This is a great opportunity to use your experience and passion to join a law school that is on the move and to help build and develop the next generation of lawyers.u00A0Reporting to the Associate Dean for Professional and Career Development, the Assistant Director will assist law students with their professional development through career counseling, employer developmentu00A0 u00A0u00A0and professional skills training. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the entire professional and career development team to prepare students for modern practice and the legal job market in a wide range of legal and law-related practice settings.u00A0Primary Responsibilitiesu00A0Provide 1-on-1 and small-group career advising and coaching for studentsTeach professional development classes and workshopsDevelop co-curricular programming focused on educating students about career opportunities and developing networks between students, alumni and employersMaintain and expand experiential training and post-graduate opportunities in traditional and emerging practice settings through building new employer partnerships and expanding existing relationships with employers Maintain active communication through social media, targeted emails, and in-person or virtual engagement with students, faculty, alumni, and employersRepresent PCD and Suffolk University Law School at events, panels, meetings, and seminars within the Law School and the regional legal community. u00A0Requirements & QualificationsJ.D. required.A minimum of three years legal or law-related practice experience preferred. Supervisory and/or counseling experienceu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 is helpful.Ability to work independently and to exercise considerable judgment and discretion on matters pertaining to student professional and career development.Excellent communication skills to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni and employers.Must be a team-player, possess eagerness to initiate new projects and ability to set priorities and employ time management.Cover letter required to be seriously consideredu00A0Closing Statementu00A0This is a hybrid work opportunity to engage with students, faculty, alumni and employers on-site in the heart of Downtown Boston and remotely through a 3-day on-site, 2-day remote work schedule. Suffolk University offers a broad and competitive range of benefits, including generous medical, dental and vision insurance, University-supported progressive retirement savings plan, and generous time off policies. See updated benefits and policies at: ****

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