Associate Director, Graduate Career Counselor

Department
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Career Development, Law Salary
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Commensurate with Experience/Education

Manages the career counseling services of a graduate or professional program through planning and execution of programs, counseling services, supervision of counseling staff, and fostering relationships with employers.

• Manages day-to-day operations for career counseling services; develops career counseling delivery systems and administers program assessments.
• Advances professional development opportunities for career counseling staff, which includes participation in local, regional and national conferences; internal and external training sessions; individual feedback and the acquisition of associated literature.
• Develops and implements strategies for assisting students and alumni in making career decisions and job search strategies that are consistent with individual student interests, aptitudes and goals.
• Fosters relationships and develops communication networks with employers to increase awareness of career development services.
• Serves as primary liaison with student organizations and professional organizations for coordinating events, disseminating information, conducting presentations and other related services to meet the needs of students and recruiters.
• Supervises collection of data, calculates employment statistics and responds to national surveys as directed.
• Conducts career counseling sessions for students and alumni in individual and group settings on career development topics, including career decision‑making and organizing and implementing a professional job search.
• Participates in job development, workshops, meetings and other special projects.
• Monitors operations and supervises on‑campus recruitment, resume referral and job‑listing services, and employer relations in absence of the Director.
• Reviews literature and recent research regarding employment trends and conveys this information to counseling staff and employers as necessary.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Training, assisting, advising, supervising, or mentoring law students
• Preparing, hosting, and/or delivering trainings or presentations for law students
• Conducting outreach to law students
• Delivering or supporting mentoring, networking, or recruiting events for law students
  
  Supporting or contributing to retention initiatives for law students
• Passing the bar exam and providing advising, counseling, or assistance to law students preparing for the bar
• Advising law students in any capacity
• Counseling law students during challenging academic, professional, or personal situations
• Counseling and advising nonlawyer clients
• Assisting with onboarding and orientation of new hires

Experience Will Be Considered In Lieu Of Education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ:
Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job‑related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job related experience.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.