Title: Assistant Director of Career Development

Department: Law School

Campus: Queens

(3 positions available)



Job Description:

St. John's University School of Law is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Career Development. The Career Development Office at St. John's provides proactive, student-centered placement services to J.D. and LL.M. students and alumni. Professional staff members are assigned a mix of 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and recent graduates.

Responsibilities:

• Help assigned students discover their areas of interest and obtain summer and permanent employment positions that meet students' goals. In recognition of the interrelationship between academic advising, the curriculum, externships, and clinics, members of the Career Development Office liaise with faculty, alumni, and administrators on a regular basis.
• Meet with students on a regular basis, communicating opportunities and advice in-person, by phone, and by e-mail. Assist students with job search strategies, application documents, interview skills and their professional development. Develop programs, services, and materials that will assist students and alumni in developing effective job search strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Superior interpersonal, writing, administrative, and computer skills; knowledge of the legal profession.
• A Juris Doctor degree is preferred but not required.
• A background in criminal law, particularly prosecution, is also preferred, as is career counseling or legal recruiting experience.
• 3 or more years' professional experience required.

Application Method:

To apply, include a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and list of three references.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.



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