Careers at Drexel

Job Summary

The Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law seeks an experienced, motivated, and creative professional to fill the position of Director for Career Strategies. The Director will be part of the School of Law’s Career Strategies Office (CSO) and will work closely with members of the CSO as well as with senior staff, faculty, and alumni of both the School of Law and the University to enhance professional opportunities for students and alumni. The Director will be responsible for student and alumni advising, developing and maintaining expertise across legal career opportunities, particularly those in the public sector, and will support the collection, analysis, and reporting of data. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Career Strategies.

This position offers a flexible and dynamic work environment with the expectation of significant in-person engagement with the law school community. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence of at least four days per week. 

Essential Functions

• Advise students and alumni in career planning skills and job search strategies to meet the challenges of an evolving recruiting timeline and marketplace this includes:
  • providing individualized career counseling on practice areas and employers,
  • resume and cover letter preparation,
  • interviewing and networking skills, and
  • encouraging students to explore career options and engage in experiential learning.
• Develop and cultivate professional relationships with legal employers in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, along with regional, national, international, and other local bar associations, to increase employment opportunities for law students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with public sector market employers, fostering knowledge of public sector market trends, application processes and timelines, and best hiring practices for public sector career development.
• Collaborating with all CSO members, plan, coordinate and deliver programming on law career development and professionalism duties may include:
  • conceptualizing, organizing and presenting educational programs and workshops that enhance students’ understanding of legal career paths, job search strategies and developing their professional identities.
• Manage on-campus and off-campus recruiting programs, job fairs, and networking events.
• Keep current and knowledgeable on employment market trends and develop strategies to enhance student employment opportunities.
• Develop effective working relationships with University and Law School faculty, staff, students, and alumni, along with law school partners and peer schools.
• Assist with collecting and entering data on students’ employment for ABA and NALP reporting.
• Represent the CSO and the Law School, and attend meetings and pursue committee work in local, regional, and national bar associations, NALP, and affinity groups.
• Assist with Admissions initiatives, where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Law Degree in JD from an ABA accredited law school or the equivalent combination of education and work experience (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information). 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a career planning office, in legal recruiting and/or law school administration is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal practice experience, and knowledge of career pathways in traditional and emerging legal markets in the Philadelphia metropolitan legal community is also preferred, particularly in the public sector.
• Additional selection criteria include:
  • Excellent interpersonal, administrative, and leadership skills;
  • Broad knowledge of legal career opportunities, including JD Advantage careers;
  • Knowledge of employment trends and professional development issues in the legal profession;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • The capacity to work constructively and to build effective relationships with diverse constituencies; and
  • The ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade M. Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 - $112,790.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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