Assistant Director, Public Interest Careers

Requirements

• Job Overview
• The OPICS Counselor will help law students seeking summer, academic term, and postgraduate opportunities in the public sector explore their interests and strategize about career options.
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
• Counsel individual students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession
• Provide feedback on resumes and cover letters, and guidance on networking and interview strategies
• Design and implement programs and communications (e.g., emails, listservs) to educate students and graduates on professional skills and public interest career options, and to build public interest student community;
• Assist in the administration of Georgetown Law's public service summer funding program
• Collaborate closely with Georgetown offices, student groups, and outside organizations
• Cultivate relationships with employers and alumni and participate in recruitment and networking events.
• Work Interactions
• Requirements and Qualifications
• A J.D. and at least 5 years of experience in a law school career advising office, a government or public interest organization, or a similar setting, before or after law school
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and cultural sensitivity as well as experience using an equity lens in their professional work and/or personal lives
• Experience and/or training in counseling, coaching, or advising individuals (including peers or mentees) in navigating career decisions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, listen to, and hold space for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those different from their own;
• Experience with collaboration, teamwork, and relationship building;
• Work Mode Designation
• Pay Range:
• The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
• $54,616.00 - $100,493.33
• Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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• Submission Guidelines:
• Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
• Need Assistance:
• Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .
• EEO Statement:
• GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualifie

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Additional Information

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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