Deputy Director, Career Development Office (4520U), Berkeley Law – #71298
Job ID
71298
Location
Main Campus-Berkeley
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.
Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley’s School of Law is one of the nation’s great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real- world issues. The law school is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national and global import. Currently ranked among the top law schools in the country, the School of Law has ambitious development goals as it looks to continue producing leaders in law, government, and society.
Position Summary
The Deputy Director for Career Development is responsible for overseeing the programming and counseling services of the Law School's Career Development Office (“CDO”), as well as directly supervising a team of high- level professional legal career counselors who provide provides expert career counseling to Berkeley Law's 900+ law (J.D.) students, ranging from public interest legal careers, to judicial clerkships, to private sector opportunities within and outside of California and the United States.
The Deputy Director and career counselors bring specialized expertise across fields of law (e.g. public interest, clerkships, private sector), and are active members of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP). A key thought partner to the Assistant Dean, the Deputy Director provides direct strategic and substantive support to all of the major responsibilities of the CDO including oversight of on-campus interviewing programs, reporting of graduate employment outcomes, and the complex administration of mission-critical Berkeley Law programs (e.g., summer fellowships, school-funded post-graduate public interest fellowships, judicial clerkship program, etc.).
The Deputy Director works closely with the Assistant Dean to determine both the short- and long-term priorities and goals of the CDO as well as the specific scope and nature of the services it provides and the programs and activities it presents.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 08/12/2024.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefitswebsite.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The full salary range for this classification is $80,400.00 – $145,400.00. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $124,000.00 – $130,000.00.
How to Apply
Other Information
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see theU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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