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Assistant Director of Career Development

University of Georgia

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United States, Georgia, Athens

Jun 24, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S13770P
Working Title	Assistant Director of Career Development
Department	Law School-Career Development
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (in office) Occasional evenings required.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	06/24/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	08/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Proposed Starting Date: August 15, 2025, negotiable. Applicants received by July 18, 2025, are assured of full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Student Services Professional
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Assistant Director of Career Development will strategically cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with and between employers, the law school, and students to maximize student employment outcomes. This incumbent will assist in developing and executing a judicial clerkship and public sector strategic plan designed to increase the law school's visibility with these employers and train students to create successful applications. They will also compile, manage, and analyze employer-related data and marketing materials. In addition, this incumbent will manage off-campus interview programs and other related projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with students, alumni, law school faculty and staff, and members of the legal community in a manner that supports their needs and enhances the reputation of the law school and its students and alumni. Ability to cultivate, develop, and manage relationships with important constituencies such as students, alumni, and employers. Knowledge of the legal job market, and legal employment in general. Ability to work in a thorough and efficient manner and produce real results. Positive, cheerful attitude, and "team player" approach to work and colleagues. Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
Physical Demands	Occasional light lifting. Occasional travel.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Employer Outreach:

Assist in the development and execution of a strategic outreach plan to strengthen existing and develop targeted relationships with public and private employers in the legal and business sectors to increase short-term and permanent employment opportunities for JD students and recent graduates.
Design and develop marketing material to employers, including website content; compose content and coordinate timing of communications to employers, and manage follow-up communications with employers.
Assist the Assistant Dean in scheduling and attending employer outreach visits.
Conduct ongoing assessment of employer relations efforts and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.
Oversee the management of the employer database and provide data and analysis relating to employer contacts and hiring patterns.
Establish best practices for and manage employer notes kept in the database. Manage and educate students on using the employer database.
Participate in various local, state, regional, and national organizations to increase employment opportunities for students and alumni.
Provide input and assistance on employer participation in student professional development programing and events.

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Duties/Responsibilities	Advisement and Assessment: Provide career advisement, assessment, and job search resources to law students for summer and post-graduate employment as well as law school alumni making career transitions based on knowledge of the legal profession. Exercise discretion in providing career strategy guidance based on the needs of individual students and alums.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities

Judicial Clerkships:

Contact current judges and former judicial clerks to learn about judicial clerkship opportunities and hiring preferences of judges.
Work with students to encourage interest in judicial clerkships, prepare and compile clerkship application packets, and submit them to judges on a timely basis.
Track clerkship hiring results for each class and provide an analysis of clerkship application and employment data.
Assist with the judicial clerkship job fair that includes the other four Georgia law schools and is held in Athens each year in conjunction with the state court judicial conference.

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Public Interest and Government:

Maintain extensive understanding of the unique aspects of the legal job market for public interest and government careers and employers including, without limitation, nonprofit providers of civil legal services, public defenders, prosecuting attorneys, nonprofit educational and public policy organizations, the military, and federal, state and local government agencies.
Maintain extensive knowledge of, identify opportunities for, and manage administrative functions connected with fellowships, stipends and other funding for students working in public interest and government positions, both during summers and after graduation.
Work closely with the experiential education faculty to advertise, market, and develop internship and externship opportunities to students.

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Program Administration:

Assist in coordinating on-campus recruitment to address program resources, employer and student accessibility, and policy/procedure formulation.
Assist with check-in of employers as part of the on-campus recruitment program.
Assist in large office projects and other duties assigned by the Assistant Dean such as employment outcome reporting, establishing new off-campus interview programs, and planning events designed to introduce students to employers and alumni.

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