Career Services and Externships Specialist, Career Services OfficeApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---University-Park-Campus/Career-Services-and-Externships-Specialist--Career-Services-Office_REQ20150244/apply) Gould School of Law Los Angeles, California

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.

The Gould School of Law is seeking to hire an Career Services and Externships Specialist. The specialist will be responsible for directing all aspects of Gould’s for-credit externship programs supporting first, second, and third year law students seeking semester-based and summer placements in federal and state judicial chambers, government agencies (including the SC in DC program), public interest organizations, in-house legal offices, and in other settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Juris Doctor degree

• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of legal teaching or legal experience in the private or public sector, higher education or a related field, and experience in the management of externship programs desirable. Knowledge of the public service community is a plus.

Job Accountabilities:

• Educate and counsel students about the wide variety of externship options and help them identify areas of interest and strength

• Publicize the law externship programs to students through programs and workshops

• Ensure compliance with academic credit and graduation requirements

• Track progress of the students, review guided reflection assignments and oversee successful completion of all placements

• Approve and monitor placement employers and supervisors ensuring high quality experiences for externs

• Foster collaborative relationships with placement supervisors, including through site visits, and address issues and problems when they arise

• Promote the externships programs to outside constituents including prospective students and potential employers through the website, law school publications and other means

• Monitor compliance with ABA and other regulators’ externship standards

• Track the success of student placements and provide statistical reporting to the deans or other parties as needed

• Interact on a regional and national level with other externship programs and represent Gould at related professional organization meetings and conferences

• Assists with employment data collection, compilation, and record keeping as to provide appropriate documents to third party auditors such as ABA, NALP, USNWR, and Princeton Review.

• Assists with judicial clerkship and externship applications and advises students and alumni on career pathing, job search methods, employment readiness, and other career-related matters.

• Counsel students and alumni on all aspects of the clerkship application process, including identifying target judges, researching chambers, reviewing application materials, and preparing for interviews.

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with the judiciary and stay informed of judicial hiring preferences

• Actively pursues and participates in professional development and networking opportunities with professional organizations such as NALP and SoCalEx. Stays current on labor market trends and competitive environments.

• Depending on law school business needs, will assist minimally with exam administration and/or proctoring each semester, and commencement each year.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Sound judgment

• Attention to detail and grammar inaccuracies

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in the field of externships, legal career advising, and data collection

• Adaptability, openness to change, willingness to learn new skills

ATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,019.63 – $100,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here:https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould). Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree Minimum Experience: 4 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field. Four years’ counseling and human resources experience in a corporate or higher education environment, or similar industry. Leadership and guidance skills with a proven ability to manage, balance, and prioritize different tasks and projects. In-depth knowledge of federal immigration regulations, interpreting and providing guidance as to their relevance to international students. Advanced knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources. Superior level of professionalism, exceptional attention to detail, and exemplary written and oral communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills. Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse individuals and groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion.

REQ20150244 Posted Date: 06/16/2024