Law School Career Advisor (1/2 Time)

Staff and Administrative

This position is 17.5 hrs/week for the 2024-2025 school year; however, it is anticipated that the job will transition into a 28-hr/week position for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. Candidates who would prefer to start immediately at 28 hrs/week can apply to Job ID # 132314.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1973, the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) has grown into one of the nation's leading law schools. Boasting an expert faculty and strong student body, the Law School provides an exceptional "education grounded in legal theory, enhanced by experiential learning, and enlightened by the laws of God." (BYU Law Educational Objectives). Dedicated to educating the whole person, BYU Law seeks to "develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor." (BYU Law Mission Statement).

WHAT WE DO

At BYU Law, we prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to our society. We afford students opportunities to develop leadership, transactional, and litigation skills. We equip students with cross-cultural competence, preparing them to engage and communicate effectively. We inspire students to acquire and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, civility, and ethics. And we embrace a whole-building approach, engaging every member of the BYU Law community in developing the professional competencies, character, and diversity of our student's gifts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO IN THIS POSITION

Acting under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Law School Career Advisor works with a team to provide innovative and comprehensive career planning, advising, and training services for law students. The Law School Career Advisor must know each of their assigned law students personally and work diligently with each student to maximize the student's career and leadership potential. The Law School Career Advisor models a commitment to excellence and leadership for students, helping to instill in them the highest ideals of the profession.

The Law School Career Advisor will also help cultivate, establish, and maintain an expansive nationwide professional network of high-quality employers in private legal practice, public interest legal services, and in industry and government who can be persuaded to hire graduates of the Law School. In addition, the Law School Career Advisor will support the implementation of an array of career and professional development programs and services. Some of the responsibilities of this role are:

• Guide students in developing their career and leadership aspirations and then assist each student in reaching those aspirations.

• Develop high-quality career opportunities for students.

• Assist with creating and curating Career Development marketing, educational, and informational materials online and in print.

• Assist with data collection and reporting of employment data, as well as preparing statistical reports.

• Foster a professional and welcoming atmosphere for students, employers, and other guests of Career Development.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE?

Minimum:

• Juris Doctor degree.

• Three to five years of experience in a legal practice setting, legal recruiting, law school career services office, or other legal education setting.

Preferred: Management or leadership experience.

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.

Required:

• Commitment to the mission and AIMS of BYU Law School and Brigham Young University.

• Care for the individual success of every BYU Law student.

• Emotional intelligence to establish rapport with students from various backgrounds and with various viewpoints and experiences.

• Ability to communicate to each student their worth and potential so clearly that they begin to see it in themselves.

• Ability to convey excitement about the practice of law and the opportunities available for meaningful employment and leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to address challenges using innovative solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to:

• speak clearly and persuasively to groups of law students, alumni, and employers

• establish strong working relationships with high quality private, public interest, and public employers and draw attention to the unique and outstanding legal education offered by the law school

• write clearly and persuasively to prospective employers; and

• communicate with various constituencies including alumni, J. Reuben Clark Law Society members, law school and university administration, faculty and staff, and members and friends of the Church to address questions about the employment market.

• Ability to travel for employment-related recruiting trips and conferences.

• Committed work ethic (steady work habits plus the ability to work hours outside regular business hours when necessary).

• Ability to work closely with and gain the trust of law students in order to provide sound counsel about their employment goals and prospects.

• Ability to collect, submit, and analyze employment data for employment-related surveys.

• Ability to work well with employers, students, alumni, faculty members, and law school administrators in recruiting and career planning.

• Ability to work within a team of Career Development employees.

• Professional integrity and excellent judgment.

• Sensitivity with confidential records and information.

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Access to the library

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: 1/2 Time (17.5 hour)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment

Physical Exam Required: N

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2024

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Level: 52

Approximate Starting Salary: $29.75 - $38.50/hour

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Cover Letter, Resume

Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!