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Assistant/Associate Director, Career & Professional Development
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Provide career counseling and advice to J.D.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in career counseling and advising for J.D. students, with a strong focus on resume and application material development, interview preparation, and professional networking. Proficient in managing career services programs and collaborating with legal employers and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
J.D. DegreeCareer CounselingInterview PreparationLegal Hiring ProcessesInterpersonal Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Resume ReviewCover Letter DevelopmentCareer Development ProgrammingData Tracking and ReportingTime Management
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsCommitment to InclusivityAbility to Manage Competing Demands
Tools & Technologies
Presentation ToolsTechnology Proficiency
Industry Keywords
Judicial Clerkship AdvisingLegal EmployersBar AssociationsAlumni Career AdvisingProfessional Networks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide career counseling and advice to J.D. students on self-assessment and career planning strategies
- Review and revise resumes, cover letters, and other application materials
- Provide interview preparation and mock interviewing
- Guide students in creating and expanding professional networks
- Develop and execute career presentations, programs, and events
- Partner with judicial chambers, law firms, government agencies, legal employers, and bar associations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for judicial clerkship advising
- Assist with alumni career advising
- Track and collect summer and post-graduate employment data for internal and external reporting
- Participate in the campus-wide career services community and advise leadership on programs
- Respond to questions about student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
- Supervise unit staff and/or plan, organize, allocate resources, assess performance, and lead operational activities for a significant career services portfolio
- Educate and advise students and recent alumni on career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions
- Maintain professional networks of employers or stakeholders
- Develop and deliver career development programming and resource materials
Requirements
What you’ll need- Multiple years' relevant post-JD experience
- J.D. required
- Proficiency with technology and presentation tools
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to providing students with support in an inclusive environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and manage time effectively
- Understanding of legal hiring processes and/or law student professional development
- Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter
- Employment may require a criminal background check
- References may be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Partially remote work arrangement
- Inclusive work environment
- Equal opportunity employment
- Disability or pregnancy-related accommodations during the hiring process
- Potential professional development through career services community participation and programming work