Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: $65,849- $73,550

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Assistant Director of Career Services is responsible for collaborating on the development, planning, management and administration of all career services, recruitment and professional development activities for students and graduates of UDC Law. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Career Services. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious, with a demonstrable work ethic and desire to learn, a compassionate desire to help students, and an enthusiastic commitment to the mission of an HBCU Law School. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsel students and alumni in all phases of career development and employment search strategies.
• Review cover letters, resumes, and other career-related student and alumni materials.
• Develop and run a wide range of programs for students and alumni including job search skills, and practice area seminars.
• Assist in maintaining the job/internship database, Simplicity.
• Develop on-campus recruiting events, including on-campus interviewing and resume collect activities.
• Assist in developing and overseeing programming for students.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to a wide range of potential employers and strengthen ties to existing employers.
• Develop strategies to strengthen relations with alumni.
• Develop career development reference materials; expand the on-line library and maintain web pages.
• Manage and develop off-campus recruiting programs including consortium events.
• Continuously learn about career-related matters, including new developments in application processes and technologies and the shifting landscape of careers and job markets.

Other Duties

• Assist in all administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, job postings, reciprocity requests, all career and other surveys (NALP, ABA, etc.). 
• Participate in UDC committees as necessary.
• Participate in local, regional, and national legal recruitment associations and other professional associations.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States is preferred, but not required. Experience working within legal or law school environments is strongly preferred.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .