Student Employment: Pre-Law Advising and Career Development - AY 25/26
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Job no: 496748
Work type: Student Employment
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Graduate Assistant
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Pre-Law Advising and Career Development |
| Department: |
Office of Career Development |
| Student Employment Type: |
Graduate Assistant - Hourly |
| Responsibilities: |
Pre-Law Advising (7 hours per week):
- Collaborate with the Office of Pre-Law Advising to support administrative, advising, and programmatic goals.
- Advise undergraduate students interested in law school on academics, extracurriculars, and applicant profile development.
- Review law school application materials, including personal/diversity statements and resumes, to ensure alignment with current application cycle expectations.
- Provide guidance on law school application process topics such as target schools, financial aid, and matriculation/school choice.
- Develop and facilitate informational programs designed to recruit, engage, and support pre-law students.
- Meet individually or in groups with students/alumni to identify strategies for strengthening their applications.
- Collaborate with law-related departments, the Pre-Law Society, and Admissions to build interest in legal education pathways.
- Serve as a resource and referral contact for faculty and staff seeking to connect students with pre-law opportunities.
Career Development (8 hours per week):
- Support advising and coaching related to resumes, job search, interview prep, mock interviews, and professional development.
- Greet and assist walk-in visitors while providing a welcoming office environment.
- Respond to inquiries via email, phone, and in-person with professionalism and customer service.
- Assist in the planning and execution of workshops, career fairs, employer visits, and campus events.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in career development through organizations such as NACE, NCDA, and NSEE.
- Create and promote career-related resources, including social media content and student-facing materials.
- Contribute to First Destination Survey (FDS) data collection and employer/student survey efforts.
- Assist with after-hours programming, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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| Qualifications: |
- Current Juris Doctor candidate at Quinnipiac University School of Law.
- Knowledge of the law school application process and a demonstrated interest in supporting pre-law student pathways.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse populations.
- Proficiency in social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn
- Commitment to fostering student growth, career readiness, and interest in legal education.
- Flexible availability, including the ability to support evening and weekend events as needed.
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| Required Documents for Application: |
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| Instructions to Applicants: |
Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application. |
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