Temporary Career Counselor (Remote)

• Provides individualized career counseling to law students through one-on-one advising appointments, application material reviews, and mock interviews.
• Assists students in developing effective job search strategies and professional application materials while offering guidance on career planning and interview preparation.
• Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1.
• Counsel students and graduates on job search.
• 2.
• Review and critique resumes and cover letters.
• 3.
• Coach students on interviewing skills through mock interviews.
• 4.
• Assist with recruitment programs.
• 5.
• Gather information and provide support for the production of informational and statistical reports and surveys produced by the department.
• 6.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• The Law School reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Requisite Qualifications: JD preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in legal recruiting, career services, attorney professional development or another closely related role preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Location

This position is 100% remote. #HEJ# #HERC# Staff Temporary (Fixed Term) Salary range $25.87 - $32.31 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect. EEO Statement Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact titleix@lmu.edu or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here: