Career Counselor

Summary

The Career Counselor works on a team with three other career professionals and support staff at the Career Development Office, a service division of the Law School. The successful candidate must support our service philosophy of consistent, respectful, and zealous attention to our clients, who include prospective students, current students, graduates, employers and the legal community generally. Career Counselor provides career development counseling and assistance to J.D. students with their job search for summer and permanent positions.

In addition to the responsibility of serving as primary counselor to a segment of the general J.D. student population as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Career Counselor focuses on counseling and outreach to students in the area of public sector careers. The Career Counselor serves as liaison to several student organizations and faculty members; develops specialized student programming; engages in employer outreach and development activities; and is responsible for various administrative tasks and other related activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Prior experience in student services, teaching, counseling and / or law
• Research skills in the area of career development and job search
• Knowledge of the legal job market and related job search resources
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Windows programs, electronic mail and list-servs, and online resources and systems

Required Education and / or Experience

Compensation Information This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.