Associate Dir. of Recruiting & Events
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About Dedman School of Law:

The School of Law at SMU was established in February 1925. Highlighting the celebration of its 75th year, SMU School of Law was named Dedman School of Law in 2001 in honor of Dallas benefactors Nancy and Robert H. Dedman, Sr., and their family. With more than 15,000 graduates, SMU Dedman School of Law has a national and international reputation of training prominent lawyers in both law and business. As the first law school in Dallas, we are fortunate to be in a city with a thriving economy, many corporate headquarters, and an outstanding legal community. SMU Dedman School of Law continues to strive to develop the next century of leaders.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Associate Director is responsible for (1) developing relationships with large firm recruiting contacts and engaging firms in recruiting SMU Dedman Law students, (2) marketing SMU Law students and graduates to large firms, (3) managing all aspects of large firm recruiting both on and off campus and resume collection, securing the school's participation in job fairs, coordinating large firm events and initiatives, (4) working with firms to schedule study breaks and disseminate firm events to students (5) assisting with OCS specialty recruiting programs, (6) representing OCS to external groups, including industry organizations and attending community events where networking can be accomplished, and (7) assisting with the daily management of the office as needed or directed.

Essential Functions:

• Develops relationships with large firm recruiting contacts, engaging them to actively recruit our students, manages all aspects of the recruiting process both on and off campus, including the Houston and resume collection programs, secures school's participation in job fairs, coordinates large firm events and initiatives, and markets students to employers.
  
• Assists with large firm communication and outreach, including preparation of the Docket, assisting with the Mock Interview Match Program, setting up firm study breaks, and disseminating large firm programs and events to our students.
  
• Assists w/ Specialty Recruiting Programs, including Corporate Interview Days, Small Firm Interview week and other specialty recruiting programs by inputting programs into Peruna Pro, tracking employer participation, monitoring interview schedules, disseminating interview schedules to students, and helping create employer packets with schedules.
  
• Represents OCS to external groups, including industry organizations, and attends community events where networking can be accomplished and assists with the daily management of the office as needed or directed.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate with experience planning and arranging events is required. Work experience in a career-related capacity (career services, recruiting, hiring) is preferred. Work experience in law firm recruiting department or in a law school highly is desired. Candidate must demonstrate familiarity with the legal market. Candidates must possess a working knowledge in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Knowledge of social media is preferred. Prior experience with Symplicity or 12twenty database is highly preferred.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

April 11, 2023.

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 4, 2023.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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