Job Information
Texas A&M University Assistant Director, Career Services in United States
Job Title
Assistant Director, Career Services
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Texas A&M University School Of Law
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).
What we want
The Assistant Director manages, organizes, and coordinates office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency and determines necessary changes. Oversees department activities, programs, policies, and procedures and plans and coordinates workflow. Provides input for annual budgets, coordinates the preparation of reports, trains new support staff, and serves on local, state, University and System committees. An important function of the position is fostering students’ engagement with the office.
What you need to know
Salary: $77,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of relevant experience in legal practice, legal recruiting, legal education or a combination.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:
Daily Operations, Major Functional Programs, & Software System Management - Manage, organize, and coordinate the internal operations of the office including software system management, website maintenance, operation of online job bank, and resources/handouts.
Student Engagement - Foster students’ engagement and develop programs and events to connect them with the Career Services Office. Identify students who may need additional career support. Plan and execute student engagement events hosted by the Career Services Office.
On-Campus Interviews, Resume Collects, Job Fairs, and Online Job Bank - Manage, organize, and coordinate on-campus interviews, resume collects, students’ participation in job fairs, and online job bank.
Data Collection and Reporting - Manage, organize, and coordinate the collection, tracking, and reporting of Exit Survey/Interview data and Graduate Employment Survey data for the National Association for Law Placement, the American Bar Association, and US News & World Report.
Career Counseling - Serve as the first point of contact for LLM students including reviewing resumes, cover letters, and job applications.
Student Professional Development Career Training Seminar Programming - Support the professional development and career training programming.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) .
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.
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