Assistant Director, Public Interest Careers

Overview

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• The OPICS Counselor will help law students seeking summer, academic term, and postgraduate opportunities in the public sector explore their interests and strategize about career options.
• Counsel individual students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
• Provide feedback on resumes and cover letters, and guidance on networking and interview strategies.
• Design and implement programs and communications (e.g., emails, listservs) to educate students and graduates on professional skills and public interest career options, and to build public interest student community.
• Assist in the administration of Georgetown Law’s public service summer funding program.
• Collaborate closely with Georgetown offices, student groups, and outside organizations.
• Cultivate relationships with employers and alumni and participate in recruitment and networking events.

• This position reports to the Director of the Summer Team, OPICS, which oversees all programming and counseling of first-year students.
• The position interacts on a daily basis with other OPICS counselors, recruitment, and program staff.
• This position also regularly interacts with members of the Office of Career Strategy, the Experiential Learning office, Office of Dean of Students, Office of Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar.

• A J.D. and at least 5 years of experience in a law school career advising office, a government or public interest organization, or a similar setting, before or after law school.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and cultural sensitivity as well as experience using an equity lens in their professional work and/or personal lives.
• Experience and/or training in counseling, coaching, or advising individuals (including peers or mentees) in navigating career decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, listen to, and hold space for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those different from their own.
• Experience with collaboration, teamwork, and relationship building.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.

Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation

Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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