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General Notes

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create an environment that values and promotes diversity, an inclusive culture, and establishes a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. The Law School believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the professional training of future lawyers, to the deeper understanding of law and legal institutions, and to the improved administration of justice. Applications from members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged.

We seek applicants with passion and energy for working with students, employers, and the law school community to support positive employment outcomes for our students. This position will lead a staff of six career counselors, a director of judicial programs, a director of professional development (all of whom hold a JD degree), and six additional administrative personnel. The position will join a close community of administrative and academic leaders at Texas Law and will work with this leadership team and the Dean to advance the mission of the CSO.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: 

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) 
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options 
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) 
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) 
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 
• Training and conference opportunities 
• Tuition assistance 
• Athletic ticket discounts 
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums 
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card 

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

The Assistant Dean for Career Services at the University of Texas School of Law leads the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of the Career Services Office (CSO). This involves comprehensive oversight of the mission of the office, including program and policy development, employer outreach, student counseling, staff supervision, and reporting data to meet accreditation and other institutional needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mission and direction of the Career Services Office (CSO).
• Develop and implement recruiting and interviewing policies and procedures for employers and students.
• Manage the daily operations of the CSO, including supervision of our counseling and coaching team and administrative staff.
• Conduct employer outreach and maintain and expand our relationships with employers.
• Provide career counseling to students, recent graduates and alumni.
• Oversee the development of resources and programs for student career exploration, professional development, and job interviewing.
• Oversee compilation and reporting of statistics related to employment outcomes.
• Participate on the Dean’s leadership team.
• Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

JD degree. Eight or more years of legal experience. Experience leading/managing a team of five or more people. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to represent Texas Law effectively in the external legal community. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a Career Services setting for two or more years. Experience in the following areas: working in an institution of higher education; managing a staff of ten or more people; overseeing a budget.

About The University of Texas School of Law

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create an environment that values and promotes diversity, an inclusive culture, and establishes a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. The Law School believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the professional training of future lawyers, to the deeper understanding of law and legal institutions, and to the improved administration of justice.

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