Associate Director/Director of Employer Programs

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. 

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor Law seeks an Associate Director/Director of Employer Programs to support its Career Development Office (CDO).  Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Director of Employer Programs for Baylor Law is a critical connection between the legal market and Baylor Law talent.

The Associate Director/Director of Employer Programs will be responsible for connecting law firms, corporations, government offices, and non-profit organizations with Baylor Law students to secure internship, field placement, and post-graduate opportunities.  Primary duties of the Director of Employer Programs will include overseeing the implementation and support of on-campus, remote, external services for legal employers seeking Baylor Lawyers.  In addition to the CDO team, the Director will collaborate with Baylor Law’s faculty and staff, particularly its director of alumni relations and diversity coordinator. 

A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience in recruiting or the legal field are required. A JD and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another. Baylor reserves the right to hire into the Associate Director or Director classification.

Additional required skills include:

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Must be a team player with the ability to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni, and employers

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation

• Knowledge of legal hiring processes and familiarity with legal, business, and marketplace influences impacting law practice hiring

• Problem solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills are necessary for this role

• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team

• Ability to develop marketing strategies

• Relevant professional experience in recruiting or the legal field

Additional preferred experience includes:

• Experience in law school career development setting

• Experience participating in the hiring process or on the recruiting committee for a legal employer

Please include a CV, cover letter, and three references in your application.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

What You Will Do

• Develop job opportunities for law students and recent graduates to generate strong employment outcomes

• Identify and develop student resource materials to support students’ job searches

• Present programs to students to help prepare them for their interaction with employers

• Oversee the Job Posting board at Baylor Law, including sourcing jobs for posting

• Support employer outreach and administration of the In-House Practice Externship Program and other Externship Programs

• Administer application and program timelines for employment programs, including on-campus interviews, employer visits to campus, job fairs, consortium events, Government Honors, Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity Programs (LCLD), and post-graduate fellowships

• Utilize social media platforms as well as traditional outreach to market students and graduates to a wide variety of legal employers (law firms, the judiciary, government agencies, public interest organizations, and corporations) including strengthening existing relationships and creating new contacts

• Capture details of employer visits in a reportable manner for internal constituent use

• Assist in refining and implementing office policies as they relate to the recruiting process

• Support any administrative needs of interview programs and job posting tasks, as needed

• Provide career counseling to law students and recent graduates related to employer programs

• Survey the employment status of graduates and students

• Work closely with recent graduates, accurately report the employment status of graduates in annual reports to the American Bar Association and NALP

• Track, compile, and analyze employment statistics and respond to trends or changing market conditions

• Attend Baylor Law Alumni Receptions, jobs fairs, and other off-campus event representing Baylor Law

• Represent the law school to internal and external audiences

• Participate in professional association groups relating to legal career planning, including local bar associations as well as the National Association for Law Placement

• Attend the annual NALP conference and participate in the association's committee work, as directed

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

• Ability to comply with university policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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