Associate Director, Center for Professional Development - Private Practice

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Hybrid Work Eligible Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description: Supporting students and alumni in their professional development endeavors (60%) The Associate Director will focus on supporting students and alumni interested in establishing a career in private practice with law firms of all sizes. The Associate Director may also assist in supporting students and alumni pursuing positions in JD Advantage roles. The Associate Director will serve as the Department’s main contact for students interested in pursuing opportunities at large corporate law firms (Big Law). The Associate Director will also serve as the main contact for students interested in learning more about in-house counsel career paths.

The Associate Director will serves the Department’s main contact for the law school’s TILE (Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics) Institute. The Associate Director will work with students interested in and qualified to pursue intellectual property career paths. The Associate Director counsels law students and alumni on career options, preparation of application materials, job search skills, and professional development/networking opportunities. As a CPD team member, the Associate Director will utilize their writing skills to review, edit, and identify areas of improvement on job application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and personal statements. Document review in…

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