Associate Director of Professional Development

Description

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 Associations 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

Required Experience:

Director