Assistant Dean or Director of Public Sector Career Advising

Job Requisition:JR101977 Assistant Dean or Director of Public Sector Career Advising (Open)Job Posting Title:Assistant Dean or Director of Public Sector Career AdvisingDepartment:CC00204 WM001 | SLAW | Law School AdministrationJob Family:Staff - Career ServicesWorker Sub-Type:Regular (benefited)Job Requisition Primary Location:Law SchoolPrimary Job Posting Location:Posting Location - William & MaryJob Description Summary:As a key contributor to William & Mary Law School’s Office of Career Services (OCS), the Assistant Dean or Director of Public Sector Career Advising provides William & Mary Law School’s students and alumni with guidance regarding career planning, job search strategy, and professional development.The Assistant Dean or Director of Public Sector Career Advising will, among other things: • Serve, generally, as a career advisor within OCS to J.D. students and alumni.• Serve as the primary OCS point-of-contact and career advisor for students and alumni seeking internships and post-graduate employment in the public sector, including, but not limited to, positions with government agencies, civil legal services offices, public defenders, prosecutors, and other non-profit organizations, as well as state court judicial clerkships.• Through individual and group advising, counsel students and alumni regarding career goals, professional development, employment options, effective job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, and networking and interviewing skills.• Develop, plan, and deliver job search-related workshops, panels, webinars, and presentations, and direct other staff members and student assistants in the implementation of these programs.• Develop and prepare job search- and career and professional development-related resources and targeted communications for students and alumni.• Be the primary OCS point-of-contact for students seeking post-graduate fellowships through Equal Justice Works and the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, as well as positions through Federal Honors and other similar programs.• At the direction of the Associate Dean for Career Services, participate in the activities of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), including, but not limited to, attendance at various NALP national, regional, section, and interest group meetings and webinars, and also participate in alumni, bar association, and other professional networking and continuing education events.• Assist in the oversight and administration of the law school-funded post-graduate fellowship program. • Engage in other duties as assigned.This position reports to the Associate Dean for Career Services. Job Description:Required Qualifications:Juris doctor degree.To be considered for the Assistant Dean-level position, a candidate must have prior law school career advising experience or significant legal practice experience (typically 5 years). Candidates without prior law school career advisi...