Assistant Director of J.D. Advising

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The Assistant Director for JD Advising at Harvard Law School’s Office of Career Services (OCS) plays a pivotal role in supporting a talented and diverse student body as they explore and pursue their career aspirations. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, the Assistant Director provides individualized guidance, resources, and programming related to private sector opportunities, while collaborating with partner offices such as the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA). This position requires extensive interaction with students, participation in the design and implementation of career development initiatives, and active engagement in the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced and innovative student services office. 

As Assistant Director for JD Advising, you will: 

• Provide comprehensive career counseling to JD students across their 3-year HLS experience 
• Develop and present live and recorded programming to large and small groups of students on a range of career-related topics 
• Moderate career panels 
• Serve as a liaison to and collaborate with various student groups on career-related projects 
• Write career-related materials including sections of the OCS website and our weekly emails to students 
• Collect and analyze data to track student progress through the recruiting process 

Basic Qualifications

J.D. with 3 or more years of relevant professional work experience required 

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

• Experience in a law school career services office or in a law firm with exposure to recruiting and working with new lawyers 
• Experience working as a BigLaw attorney 
• Experience and enthusiasm for working one-on-one with a diverse group of students 
• An understanding of the BigLaw recruiting landscape across multiple markets 
• Comfort level with large data sets and familiarity with excel formulas is a plus. 
• An interest in helping students look beyond the BigLaw landscape as they think about long-term and short-term goals, including moving in-house or into the public sector 
• Exceptional organizational, project management, interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills 
• An ability to plan and meet deadlines, work independently and effectively as part of a team, have a strong work ethic, superb judgment, and an enthusiastic approach to work 

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. 

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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