Director of Development

SMU Dedman School of Law Dallas
3300 University Blvd.
Suite 3300, TX 75205
United States

Ready to build powerful connections and open doors for the next generation of legal talent? SMU Dedman School of Law is looking for an innovative Director of Employer Development to expand employer partnerships and champion career opportunities for our students—especially within small and mid-size law firms.

The Director of Employer Development will be responsible for the following:

• Actively engaging in outreach and networking to legal employers to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones to increase job opportunities with a specific focus on small & mid-size law firms.
• Coordinating, securing employers for, and teaching the Small & Mid-Size Firm Externship course.
• Marketing SMU Dedman School of Law students to legal employers.
• Providing extensive individual career advising to students and recent graduates and tracking employment status of those students.
• Educating students about the legal profession, career opportunities, and job search techniques through workshops, programs, and authoring job search resources with a focus on small & mid-size firms.
• Assisting with daily activities of the Office of Career Services as needed or directed.