at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Director of Career Planning and Professional Development--Graduate & International ProgramsCollege of Law
The College of Law at the University of Illinois is seeking an Assistant Director to focus on career counseling as part of its Graduate & International programs. This position provides career counseling services and programming to graduate and international students and alumni of the University of Illinois College of Law and develops a portfolio of potential employers of particular interest to foreign-trained attorneys.
Job Summary
Provide career counseling services and programming to graduate and international students and alumni of the University of Illinois College of Law. Develop a portfolio of potential employers of particular interest to foreign-trained attorneys.
Duties & Responsibilities
Career Counseling, Programming, and Academic Advising
• Provide one-on-one career counseling to international law students and alumni to assist them with their professional development. Provide one-on-one course advisement and program requirements to current law students.
• Assist students in understanding the structure and requirements of College degree and professional programs.
• Provide ongoing advising support for students with increased availability at critical and high-volume advising times such as mid-semester deadlines, priority course registration periods, and other designated times throughout the academic year.
• Assist with identifying and developing long and short-term placement opportunities, including law firms, government agencies, public interest agencies, in-house counsel, and law-adjacent fields.
• Foster relationships with employers and alumni. Interact regularly with alumni seeking to assist the LLM students by providing mentoring and employment opportunities.
• Oversee and facilitate programming sponsored by the Graduate and International Office (at times in conjunction with the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development and the Office of Student Services), including professional development courses.
• Connect current students to alumni mentors appropriate for the student's preferred practice areas/setting/market.
• Establish summer placements for the Global Law Fellows program.
Administrative Responsibilities
• Support functions of graduate and international office.
• Mentor and advise LLM students on course selection, study skills, and professional development.
• Participate in the Office's strategic planning efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Verbal communication: Frequently
Written communication: Frequently reading and comprehending complex information
Working Conditions: Normal office and classroom environments
Travel Requirements: Occasionally for job fairs, employer visits, or professional development seminars
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor from a U.S. law school and maintenance of active bar license. Strong interest in mentoring and counseling of law students.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with employment and immigration landscape for international audiences. Some legal practice experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 11, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact lehigh@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
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