Assistant Director, Law Career Services

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others.

The Law School's mission is:

The Office of Career Services at Loyola University Chicago School of Law ("CSO") works in partnership with the Law School Dean's Office to develop and implement comprehensive career services strategies, shared goals, and priorities. The office builds relationships to strengthen employment networks and opportunities for students and alumni, and is dedicated to providing law students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to engage in effective job search strategies.

The CSO's mission is full time post-graduate placement for each student, made in line with LUC Law's Mission. Full time post-graduate employment is the CSO's number one obligation to students. Placement success is driven by: (a) foundational student services including student counseling, programming and a commitment to community excellence; and (b) consistent constituent partnerships with prospective employers, faculty and alumni. All of which is driven by data.

The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Career Services. The Assistant Director partners with the entire Career Services team as well as with offices across the law school in executing CSO's mission and goals. In alignment with these priorities, the Assistant Director supports the Assistant Dean in the development and execution of the office's career counseling strategy, operations and data collection and reporting.

The Assistant Director will assume primary responsibility for at least two service areas of immediate need: public interest; externships; judicial clerkships; employer outreach through social media: programming/events; alumni outreach; and excellence in community. Specific primary areas to be assigned by the Assistant Dean of Career Services and in line with the Assistant Director's demonstrated skill sets.

In addition to these primary areas the Assistant Director will share responsibility for office wide services such as student counseling and data collection. The Assistant Director will perform other duties as assigned by and at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Career Services.

The Assistant Director may be asked to serve on committees, represent the office on committees and at internal and external events, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the law school's student experience and mission.

Assistant Director candidates with demonstrated success in teamwork, work ethic, willingness to learn new skills and attention to detail will receive priority consideration.

Required:

Knowledge of the range of legal careers in law firms, government, judiciary, public interest, business and general industry. Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be a good listener with the ability to act empathetically and with tact and a sense of humor. Effective problem solving and research skills required. Must use good judgment, handle sensitive issues diplomatically, maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and adapt well to change.

Preferred:
Previous student advising or counseling experience. JD preferred.

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Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and career related software.

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.