Career Advisor/Senior Career Advisor

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

• Advising:
  • Advise students and alumni about current market trends regarding legal and alternative employers; research and develop expertise in distinct practice areas or market segments, including legal and law-related policy employment and networking opportunities, to be a resource for other staff members, students, and alumni.
  • Counsel students and alumni on career planning and job search strategies, including self-assessment, networking, and skills development; review resumes and cover letters and conduct mock employment interviews and interview coaching.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in specialized career services management software to input counseling notes, review job postings, plan events, and run reports.

• Employment Initiative:
  • Actively participate in employment data-related activities, including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining department and job placement statistics as required by the ABA, NALP, and US News.
  • Develop programming to support recent graduates throughout their first year after graduation.
• Alumni Support:
  • Develop and maintain employment projects and initiatives for recent graduates; counsel alumni per advising responsibilities above; maintain and increase Alumni Advisor Network in collaboration with the Advancement department and other CSO staff members.
• Career Services Programing:
  • Create and execute career skills programs, professional development workshops, and other career development events and trainings for students and alumni.
  • Manage special projects and programs such as PIPS Day, Diversity Fellowships, Peggy Browning Fund Conferences and Fellowships, Post-Grad Fellowships, Bar Support programs, and Mock Interview Programs.
  • Oversee co-sponsorship opportunities and collaborations with external and internal groups to host career-related events on and off campus.
• Written Materials:
  • Develop content on career advising topics for the CSO blog and create and edit digital handouts and resources.
  • Author relevant articles for national publications and/or present at regional and national conferences.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that have reported them.

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree or advanced degree in Career Advising/Counseling or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree or advanced degree in Career Advising/Counseling or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.

• Two (2) years of legal practice experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the legal profession, the legal employment market, and career options for law students and attorneys.
• Excellent counseling skills.
• Ability to guide, counsel, and establish an excellent rapport with students and alumni to assist them in meeting their career goals.
• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in working with students, alumni, faculty, the legal community, and professional colleagues.
• Moderate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and research.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.