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Temporary Career Advisor - Private Sector, Center for Co-op and Career Development, Northeastern University School of Law
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Position Number: 5499682
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Temporary Career Advisor - Private Sector, Center for Co-op and Career Development, Northeastern University School of Law

About the Opportunity

The Center for Co-op and Career Development oversees all aspects of career planning for the law school's JD, FlexJD, and LLM student populations. This includes responsibility for year-round co-op placements, continuous employer outreach and engagement, professional development programming, law firm Summer Associate recruitment, and postgraduate placement. We are seeking a temporary Career Advisor to focus on advising students and graduates interested in the private sector (law firms and companies) as we seek to hire a permanent Assistant Director, Private Sector.

Under the supervision of the Director, Private Sector, this role will focus on student advising which will encompass: 1) helping students secure co-ops in the private sector, 2) supporting our recent JD graduates seeking postgraduate employment in the private sector, and 3) supporting students through the tail end of the Summer Associate recruitment process.

This short-term role may be part-time or full-time depending on the candidate. Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and References for consideration.

Required Qualifications:

JD and legal experience in the private sector

Preferred Qualifications:

Three+ years of legal experience in the private sector. Demonstrated interest in mentoring law students. Prior experience in career counseling is preferred but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dedication to teamwork and collaboration. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Temporary-Career-Advisor---Private-Sector--Center-for-Co-op-and-Career-Development--Northeastern-University-School-of-Law_R126815