Associate Director of Professional Development

The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the Director in all endeavors of the Professional Development Office, including: marketing law students and graduates in a broad spectrum of professional opportunities; planning and implementing educational programs; planning, counseling and assisting students with career and networking strategies; facilitating the Licensed Legal Intern and Mentoring programs at the direction of the Director; assisting in the on-campus and off-campus interviewing programs, including out of state interviews; assisting with compilation of statistical data as requested; community outreach; and providing excellent customer service to TU Law students and alumni. The Associate Director will also take on other responsibilities assigned by the Director.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide career and professional development counseling to students, recent graduates and alumni.
• Oversees the Licensed Legal Internship (LLI) Program, including acting as liaison to the Oklahoma Bar Association's LLI Director and Committee, maintaining student monthly reports, arrange and attend as a witness to swearing-in ceremonies with the Oklahoma Court of Civil appeals, and administering bi-monthly LLI exams.
• Responsible for multiple on-campus interview (OCI) programs annually, including employer outreach; job postings; managing interviews; etc.
• Review, edit, and approve student resumes, cover letters, and other application documents submitted through 12Twenty throughout the year.
• Oversees job fairs program memberships and advertising opportunities to students.
• Responsible for coordinating reciprocity with other law schools.
• Provide application document feedback to recent graduates and alumni.
• Conduct mock interviews, facilitate the mock interview annual program.
• Implements regular professional development programming to students during each semester.
• Act as a liaison for the Federal Bar Association as well as other out of state bar associations.
• Oversees several networking events for students throughout the year.
• Student Advisory Board meetings and follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school; member of the Oklahoma Bar Association or willing to become a member.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years legal practice experience and/or previous law school career services experience or experience in recruiting for legal employers; ability to develop and implement educational programs, excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; superior interpersonal and oral presentation skills; word processing and technical skills; ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to do some weekend travel; ability to appreciate cultural diversity in communications with all groups associated with the University; dedication to providing excellent customer service for TU College of Law students and alumni; passionate about the TU College of Law mission; and desire for a fast-paced work environment while working with a variety of constituencies internal and external to the College of Law. Previous law school career services experience; previous management experience is preferred.

Preferred Requirements

Experience working in a higher education environment; experience working with students in career planning, professional development or closely related field