Job o' the Day: Kansas-a-callin' for a Dean
By Lauren Forbes
The University of Kansas School of Law is looking for an Assistant Dean for Career Services.
The mission of the Office of Career Services is to assist students and alumni in their professional development by acquainting them with the range of career paths open to them, providing information on specific job opportunities, and working with students and graduates to enhance their job search skills. The Assistant Dean is responsible for the implementation of this mission through the day-to-day administration and management of the office and through long-term strategic planning. This includes monitoring and anticipating employment trends, assessing needs of students and alumni, setting goals for the office and devising innovative programming to maximize success of students. This is a full time, unclassified position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree
- At least 4 years of legal career services, legal recruiting, or law practice experience
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and juggle priorities.
- Familiarity with local and regional legal markets and legal hiring procedures.
- Prior administrative or management experience, particularly in a University setting.
- Excellent computer skills and demonstrated interest in the use of the Internet, databases, on-line research and new technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in career counseling, legal recruiting or other related field
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