Associate Director Of Career Development, William S. Boyd School Of Law [R0142443]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Career Development, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0142443]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Associate Director of Career Development will assist the Assistant Dean of Career Development in providing career planning services to students and alumni of the Boyd School of Law. The Associate Director will focus in particular on providing specialized services to those students and graduates who begin their careers in judicial clerkships. Responsibilities include advising and disseminating information to students seeking judicial clerkship positions, creating and executing programming to educate students about these areas, building and maintaining relationships with judges, creating opportunities for students to network with employers, and counseling students generally but with a particular focus on judicial clerkships. The Associate Director will assist the Assistant Dean of Career Development with planning and coordinating on-campus interviews, overseeing fellowship and internship programs, planning and executing networking receptions and mock interview programs. The Associate Director will also assist with maintaining the Career Development Office (CDO) internal and external websites and online job database, as well as collecting and reporting graduate employment information. The Associate Director will provide alumni programming and employer outreach & events.

Provide programming and organizing events for students and alumni

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate programming and resources for students and alumni.

• Assist with the planning and execution of On-Campus Interviews and Mock Interview Programs.

• Create opportunities for students to network with legal employers.

• Develop and conduct programming related to government and judicial clerkship employment and job search strategies.

• Assist Assistant Dean with planning and holding workshops on a wide variety of job-related issues.

• Assist with executing other Career Development Office programs as needed.

• Participate in evening and weekend activities (such as networking events) as required.

Improve placement numbers and provide students with advice to facilitate successful job searches.

• Provide individual career counseling to students and alumni.

• Review student and alumni résumés and cover letters and provide feedback.

• Counsel students and alumni regarding their job searches.

• Field student/alum inquiries.

• Conduct mock interviews.

Educate students and alumni about judicial clerkship opportunities to increase the number of graduates who are employed in these areas.

• Manage and coordinate programs to place JD students in judicial internship, externship, and clerkship opportunities.

• Provide outreach to members of the judiciary and staff, particularly in state courts, to gauge needs and ensure appropriate placements.

• Review resumes, conduct mock interviews, and otherwise counsel JD students and alumni in applying for judicial positions.

• Work with the law school externship director to develop judicial internship and externship opportunities and identify students for those opportunities.

Create and maintain resources related to job placement and professional development

• Ensure that handbooks and handouts on resume drafting, interview skills, cover letters, networking, etc. are regularly updated.

• Regularly monitor and update internal and external websites.

• Maintain and regularly update social media accounts.

• Draft content for weekly newsletters to students and alumni.

• Create and update handouts to address career trends and professional development needs.

Miscellaneous and other duties related to the position

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement. With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills. Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance; International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law. The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state's largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a JD from an ABA accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

At least 2-3 years of experience in law school administration and/or law school career advising, with limited exceptions for attorneys with experience in multiple components of the legal job market.

Knowledge of legal processes, such as judicial clerkship application process, knowledge of local and national employment trends, including in- and out-of-state job search techniques, methods, and procedures for seeking professional legal employment.

The ideal candidate will possess a flexible and positive attitude, team-player mentality, compassion, and passion for helping law students and alumni reach their professional goals. Excellent organizational skills, oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and employers. Attention to detail is required as well as strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Zoom, Word, Google forms, and Excel, and experience with databases and web-based programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Judicial clerkship experience.

At least 3-5 years of experience in law school administration and/or law school career advising.

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google forms/email, learning new software or a similar law school career services employment program.

Event planning experience

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• No state income tax

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on May 24, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Monte Smith and Nikki Harris Search Committee Chairs, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

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JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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