Career Counseling and Placement Coordinator, School of Law

Career Counseling and Placement Coordinator

Department: School of Law

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Provide comprehensive career advising and support to a high volume of students and recent graduates (up to three years post‑graduation) at a top‑ranked national law school. Help students achieve their professional goals by working collaboratively with the Career Services Office, engaging with other law school departments, and cultivating relationships with legal employers nationwide.

• Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including strategic 1:1 sessions, application material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resource recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong connections with students, student organization leaders, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust professional network.
• Design, coordinate, and present career‑related programming and workshops; contribute to the development and publication of career resources.
• Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.

• JD degree.
• Experience working directly with students.
• Background in career counseling or higher education.
• Event planning experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of private sector legal careers.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

$90,000

Typical office environment. Frequent use of keyboard and workstation; manual dexterity required. Ability to lift and move standard office files and supplies. Professional attire required. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary during peak periods to meet deadlines.

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