University of Florida, Levin College of Law

Pollack Badawi Group LLC (PBG) has been exclusively retained by the University of Florida Levin College of Law to fill this position. 

The Assistant Dean will be a strategic thinker who brings enthusiasm and energy to the Office of Career and Professional Development to ensure the Office educates students and graduates about national and local legal markets, expands employer relationships, and develops innovative professional development initiatives.  In addition to managing and overseeing the Office of Career and Professional Development, the Assistant Dean will serve on the Dean’s Leadership Team to develop and execute strategies to maximize career opportunities for students and raise the profile of students amongst employers nationwide.  The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver and entrepreneurial in spirit. We are looking for an Assistant Dean who embraces a data-driven approach and a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that the Office of Career and Professional Development plays a key role in the Levin College of Law’s quest to become a top-ten public law school.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an exciting chapter at the Levin College of Law as it rises to the next level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB AND THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT ON EACH FUNCTION

Create and execute programming to connect employers to our students throughout Florida and nationwide.  Conduct outreach to and develop relationships with potential employers, oversee the outreach efforts of Office members, and coordinate employer outreach by faculty, administrators, and alumni. Develop and execute strategies to educate potential employers about the strengths of our students, expand the number of employers interviewing our students, and advocate for our students with employers nationwide. Develop and execute strategies to increase the placement of students and recent graduates in elite law firms, prestigious public interest positions, and federal clerkships.

Cultivate a welcoming and customer service-oriented culture at the Office of Career and Professional Development so students will maximize the services and support of the office.  In collaboration with our talented team of academic and career advisors, develop and execute programming designed to educate students about law school success strategies and diverse careers in legal markets nationwide. Develop ways to track and maximize attendance at programming events, to target programming to subsets of students, and to record and monitor the Office’s interactions with students and students’ progress toward their goals.

In consultation with the Dean and members of the Dean’s Leadership Team, establish yearly targets and action plans, develop weekly reporting systems, and regularly evaluate progress toward goals. Work with the Director of Academic Strategic Initiatives and Compliance to report employment outcomes to the American Bar Association, the National Association for Legal Career Professionals, and U.S. News. Lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of Career and Professional Development by supervising and developing staff members and maximizing Office procedures and systems.

The Levin College of Law is growing and changing daily. All College of Law community members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of our strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate years of experience; or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • J.D. degree strongly preferred.
  • Process oriented leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Flexibility, the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, and the ability to balance priorities.
  • Knowledge of the legal marketplace and hiring.
  • Demonstrated experience in marketing, developing, and maintaining professional networks, budget management, and project management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and ability to master technology used in the office such as Symplicity and OSCAR.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Experience in and knowledge of best practices for customer relationship management (CRM) and lead management.
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to collect and analyze data and provide summary reports.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have managed hiring at elite law firms, worked in a law school career services office, have experience placing associates and partners in law firms, and/or have overseen attorney professional development programs at elite law firms.

Interested candidates should apply now for immediate consideration.