What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Development Advisor, William S. Boyd School of Law position at University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for Career Development Advisor, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0146684].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Career Development Advisor provides comprehensive job search services to students and alumni of the William S. Boyd School of Law. The Advisor is a generalist and provides individual career counseling to students and alumni, develops Career Development Office (CDO) resource materials, reviews resumes and cover letters, keeps current on job trends and avenues of job search techniques, assists with employment outcomes reporting, and creates and executes programming designed to educate students about legal employment opportunities.
Provide individual career counseling to students and alumni
- Review students' and alumni’s resumes and cover letters and provide feedback.
- Review resumes for externship, internship, and post-graduate employment applications.
- Counsel students and alumni on job search strategies.
- Field student/alum inquiries, with respect to careers in the private and public sector, but particularly related to post-graduate judicial clerkship positions in Nevada's state trial courts.
Manage and coordinate judicial placements for JD students and alumni
- Provide outreach to members of the judiciary and staff, particularly in state courts, to gauge needs and ensure appropriate placements.
- Review resumes, conduct mock interviews, and otherwise counsel JD students and alumni in applying for judicial positions.
- Work with the law school externship director to develop judicial internship and externship opportunities and identify students for those opportunities.
- Assist with securing and advertising judicial internships, externships, and clerkship opportunities.
Develop and maintain programming and resources for JD students
- Develop and conduct workshops for students.
- In conjunction with staff, coordinate CDO programs.
- Establish and maintain a network of private and public employees to assist students and alumni in job search strategies.
Employment outcomes reporting
- Assist with the collection and analysis of employment data from graduates and report to NALP, ABA, and US News.
- Maintain contact with recent graduates to assist them with post-graduate job searches and collect up-to-date contact.
- and employment information collaborating with the BSL registrar’s office on data collection.
- Assist with the preparation of statistical and other reports for internal and external constituencies.
- Frequently update internal files with alumni’s contact information.
Keep current on job trends, avenues of enhancing job search techniques, etc.
Miscellaneous and other duties related to the position.
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, a state-supported law school, is the only law school in Nevada. The Law School offers day and evening JD programs to nearly 400 students, as well as an LL.M in Gaming Law and Regulation. The Law School is recognized nationally for its lawyering process program (ranked #1 in the country), the Saltman Center for Dispute Resolution, and its clinical programs. The Law School is a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff who work together, collegially, and respectfully, to maximize the potential of students and to fulfill the mission and aspirations of the Law School.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE
- This position requires a Master’s or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university/college.
- Candidates with demonstrated experience in a legal setting, career services, experiential education, or other experience interacting with college students and employers are highly desirable.
SKILLS
- Ability to work independently, to effectively communicate with students and alumni, and to accurately track employment trends and outcomes.
- Knowledge of legal resume and cover letter format, legal processes, inner workings of public and private sector employment opportunities, in-state job search techniques and methods and procedures for seeking professional legal employment.
- Excellent organizational skills, oral communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail is required as well as strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Basic computer skill, including knowledge of Symplicity. Word, Excel and experience with databases and web-based programs.
ABILITIES
- The ideal candidate will possess a flexible and positive attitude, team-player mentality, compassion, and passion for helping law students reach their professional goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Judicial clerkship experience.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in law school administration and/or law school career advising
SKILLS
- Experience working with 12Twenty or a similar law school career services employment program.
ABILITIES
- Prior experience in law school administration and/or law school career advising is preferred but not required.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
SALARY RANGE
Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. This position is contingent upon funding.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
- Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCarddiscounts on and off campus
- Wellness programmingfor all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 28, 2025, and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Nikki Harris, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
.
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at:
http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the
Office of Equal Employment & Title IX
webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.
The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document
is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.
