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Assistant Dean, Law Career Services

Santa Clara University School of Law

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Posted:

March 24, 2021

Location:

Santa Clara, California

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Salary:

$92,500 -$125,000 commensurate

Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Required Education:

Masters

A. POSITION PURPOSE

The Assistant Dean oversees the Office of Career Management (OCM) to advance and complement the broad educational goals of the University. The Assistant Dean leads the strategic development and implementation of programs, services and resources designed to support a JD and LLM population of 600+ students. The Assistant Dean aspires to strengthen relationships with current and potential employers, engage with Silicon Valley companies to build and maintain the law school’s strong reputation, increase or maintain high usage by students of OCM resources and services, continue collaboration among Law School departments, train students in the skills they need for the careers they want, obtain better employment outcomes for graduates, create an overall vision for the department to implement to achieve the stated goals. This position reports to the Dean of the Law School.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide strategic vision, administrative leadership, and regulatory compliance.

Develop a strategic plan aligned with the Law School’s goals of improving employment statistics.
Provide visionary leadership for a team of career professionals and student assistants.
Oversee budgets, statistical data collection, employment statistics reporting, personnel issues, and other general office policies and procedures.
Monitor and follow all reporting requirements as mandated by the American Bar Association (ABA) and National Association of Law Placement (NALP).
Manage technology for both staff and student use. Evaluate and recommend (when applicable) purchase of software programs and web-based applications for career purposes. Cross-functionally collaborate with Student Services to update student and alumni records in software programs. Familiarity with 12Twenty and VMOCK is useful.
Represent Santa Clara Law through active involvement and leadership in regional and national associations such as NALP, the Bay Area Legal Recruiters Association (BALRA), the Consortium of Northern California Law School Career Services Offices, the California State Bar, and others.

2. Develop, implement, and provide resources and career-related programming.

Provide strategic vision for the creation and implementation of career exploration and job search programs.
Update and redesign website as needed to be user-friendly and provide online resources such as videos and written materials for all stakeholders: students, employers, alumni.
Manage On-Campus Interview (OCI) program, job fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities.
Support student organizations in the development and implementation of appropriate career-related activities.
Collaborate with faculty, departments, clinics, centers, University offices and law school consortia/legal employer city groups to develop co-sponsored events.
Oversee marketing of OCM programs, services, and resources.
Assist with programs offered by other Law School departments as appropriate.

3. Develop and implement employer outreach efforts.

Strategically grow Santa Clara Law’s employer base, particularly in Silicon Valley but also beyond; deepen existing recruiting relationships, and drive creation of new systems to effectively manage demand for on and off-campus student/employer engagement.
Attend employer recruiting events such as information sessions, panel discussions, career fairs and recruitment programs.
Collaborate with Alumni Relations, Development and the Dean’s Office to identify new strategies for marketing the Law School to prospective employers.
Anticipate employer needs; and forecast recruiting trends.
Innovate with new ideas and perspectives.
Benchmark employer relations best practices and represent the law school through active membership in organizations such as BALRA, NALP, and the Bay Area Law School Consortium of Law School Career Offices.

4. Coach, Counsel, and Strategize with Students and Alumni in their Job Search.

Provide individual career advising for law students and alumni.
Educate and coach law students and alumni to identify meaningful employment options for them, to learn job search strategies; to create professional application materials, to learn interview and other key professional communication skills, and to utilize self-marketing techniques.
Connect law students with alumni through networking opportunities, mentor programs, and online resources.
Facilitate collaboration between OCM and Alumni Relations to increase alumni participation in events, mentoring and student professional development.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Supervise, mentor, train, and oversee staff in OCM. Staff consists of three Directors, one Office and Recruiting Manager, one part time (.5FTE) Employment Outcomes Data Coordinator, and student assistants.
Prepare and communicate performance evaluations.
Provide guidance and opportunities for professional development.

D. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

1. Years of Experience

Minimum seven years of experience working in a law related position in legal recruiting, business, public service or private practice required.
Experience working in legal education preferred.
While not guaranteed, there may be the opportunity to teach experiential legal courses. To be considered for those opportunities if/when they arise, you must have prior relevant legal experience.

2. Education

BA/BS required; JD or advanced degree in related field required.

3. Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of major career paths within the practice of law and within law related business operations positions.
Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting practices by legal employers, corporations and the public sector.
Knowledge of factors affecting legal and business industries and their impact on recruiting.
Familiarity with staffing and management models for the technology industry.
Prefer strong network of connections within Silicon Valley and beyond.

4. Skills

Experience in forging collaborative relationships with external partners, such as alumni, employers, and volunteers.
Ability to teach fundamental job skills information to job seeking students and alumni.
Ability to persuade job seekers to engage in the job search process.
Ability to forecast areas of job opportunity and to inform job seekers and other constituencies about new opportunities.
Demonstrated track record of success in managing collaborative teams.
Demonstrated experience with a wide range of communication strategies, including print, digital, and social media.
Sensitivity to the needs of diverse and multicultural constituencies.

5. Abilities

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret and comply with ABA standards and protocols.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Attention to detail combined with ability to analyze and conceptualize at a high level of abstraction

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
Will be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
Will be required to attend conferences and events within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment.
Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
Offices with frequent interruptions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Belinda Guthrie, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, bguthrie@scu.edu, www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

NOTES:

Telecommuting is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: Pay Frequency: Annual

About Santa Clara University School of Law

The Office of Career Management team partners with students, alumni, and employers to provide timely career information and resources. We seek to motivate our students and alumni towards a rewarding, self-directed job search in an increasingly global, dynamic, and complex marketplace. By creating a comfortable environment and utilizing technology, we provide programs and services to meet the collective and individual needs of a diverse population.

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