What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Law Career Planning and Development position at Willamette University?
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY :
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA / MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LAW CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Willamette University College of Law is the oldest law school in the Pacific Northwest and a continued leader in Oregon and the Northwest in employment outcomes for its graduates. The Office of Career Planning and Development (OCPD) is dedicated to advancing our students' career goals through a diverse array of professional programs designed to facilitate the transition from law student to attorney. We are proud to provide robust support for mentoring relationships with attorneys and judges, externship opportunities for students throughout their time in law school, connections to attorneys in different practice areas, networking opportunities, career development seminars, and informational panels. Our goal is to prepare students for a successful career search and career.
The Associate Director for Career Planning & Development works in partnership with and supports the Assistant Dean of Career Planning & Development in providing career counseling, job and career training, and networking opportunities for students and alumni. The Assistant and Associate Directors for Career Planning & Development work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean to support law students and alumni in achieving their career goals. The Associate Director holds a senior role, assuming broader responsibilities in leadership, program management, and strategic initiatives, while also covering all duties of the Assistant Director as necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic leadership in developing programs and workshops, managing relationships with the legal community, including with externship site supervisors, collecting employment data, and assisting with ensuring the success of the Externship Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Service to law students and alumni includes, among others, the following activities :
- Providing guidance and counseling to students and alumni
- Developing and conducting a variety of workshops and programs
- Providing networking opportunities
- Facilitating interview and job fair programs
- Collecting employment data
- Participating in local and state bar and / or other professional activities
- Assisting with the development and success of externship opportunities and providing support to the Assistant Dean in the externship class, as appropriate.
Direct Services to Students and Alumni
Reporting & Statistic Surveys
Outreach to Students, Employers, Alumni / Marketing / Public Relations
Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities
Minmum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Typical Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, some evening and weekend work; occasional travel may also be required in connection with employer visits.
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume :
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled. A pplications should be received by 1 / 6 / 2025 for full consideration.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY :
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT :
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS :
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments listed at the bottom of the page must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
