Temporary Career Counselor (6 months)

Guides students in developing and implementing individualized career plans by counseling, conducting mock interviews, and presenting programs. This is a hybrid position eligible to work 2 days/week remotely and 3 days/week in the office, which is located in downtown Los Angeles.Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Counsel students and graduates on job search.
• Review students and graduate resumes and cover letters.
• Coach students and graduates on interviewing skills through mock interviews.
• Assist with summer/fall On-Campus Interview (OCI) program.
• Gather information and provide support for the production of informational and statistical employment reports and surveys produced by the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The Law School reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications         

• Typically an advance degree in counseling, education (student services), or a JD. Substantial direct experience may substitute for advanced degrees.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience as an attorney or in legal recruiting, career services, attorney professional development or another closely related role preferred. Strong preference will be given to applicants with direct experience in Southern California legal markets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic career counseling techniques and approaches. Familiarity with legal hiring processes, including legal application materials and interviewing, and the current job market.
• Excellent oral and written customer services skills are required. Provide concise and clear communications, reports, letters, etc. Ability to remain calm and professional when faced with a challenging/sensitive situation and respond with tact and diplomacy. Strong public speaking, writing and group facilitation skills. Capacity to build relationships with diverse constituencies. Highly developed sense of empathy, humor, patience and resilience.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Possess highly developed organizational, analytical and program solving skills to successfully manage a large volume of diverse tasks/projects. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, often with conflicting or moving deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects to meet established deadlines and goals. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in composing and proofing materials and reports. Take initiative and be resourceful in work processes.
• Must be able to work independently while exercising good judgment and decision making.
• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of relevant systems.
• Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

Reasonable Expected Salary: $2,800 bi-weekly