Associate Director, Center For Professional Development And Career Strategies

Associate Director, Career Development

Career Development

Georgia State University

Atlanta Campus

Part of one of the Southeast's largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full-time and part-time students.

These are very exciting times for Georgia State Law. We are growing and we are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of our team. Our organization includes individuals who are empowered to use their talent to achieve our mission which includes accessible education, impactful research, and service to our communities.

Georgia State Law currently seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director of Career Development. This position will advise students on job search application documents and search strategies, and create and deliver career and professional development programming and materials. The person in this role will also cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with employers and alumni to maximize student employment outcomes.

WHAT MAKES The College of Law A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates local, regional and national job fairs (20 ) and formal internal fall and spring interview programs; Assists with career track/curriculum, Manages 5-6 educational and informational career seminars and workshops per semester. Assists with the implementation of mock interview programs. Participation and creation of departmental program including 1L class curriculum, career resources, job search workshops, specialty presentations and communications including production of weekly student newsletter.
• Manages career advisement. Provides individualized career counseling for law students and alumni including, one on one counseling session, exploration of practice area interests, resume and cover letter creation, development of interview skills and networking strategies, and facilitation of career progression.
• Manages data collection and verification of reports for required annual employment outcomes.
• Serves as professional development ambassador. Actively works to help build positive school and student reputation within the larger legal and overall employment community. Attend alumni events and Bar events. Assist with identification and development of employment opportunities and expand employer outreach both in state and out of state. Build and maintain strong relationships within the COL including faculty, staff and student organization, contribute to cross departmental collaboration. Meet as requested with prospective and admitted students. Attend Consortium, ALRA, NALP and Symplicity training events.

Benefits - The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options. https://hr.gsu.edu/benefits/

USG Retirement Options

• Optional Retirement Plan -- ORP is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 9.24% to the plan. Employees are immediately vested.
• Teacher Retirement System -- TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 20.78% to the plan.

Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring years of service, final salary and 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years.

• TRS and ORP Comparison

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) -- Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degree for free. Find the TAP details here.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Experience working in a university or college career services.
• Career counseling, knowledge of the legal industry and public speaking skills are highly sought.
• Obtained a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.