Director of Business Law Employer Recruitment
Description
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We're Looking For
Baylor Law School seeks a Director of Business Law Employer Recruitment to support its Career Development Office (CDO). Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Director of Business Law Employer Recruitment will develop and implement strategies to expand student and graduate employment in business law careers across all legal sectors.
The Director of Business Law Employer Recruitment will be a high-energy, outgoing, confident, and motivated individual dedicated to elevating the profile of Baylor Law School’s business and transactional law programs and expanding the recruitment of business law employers. The Director of Business Law Employer Recruitment will be responsible for developing relationships in Texas and national markets to expand business law employment opportunities for Baylor Law School students and graduates. This position is based in Waco, TX, but will require travel as necessary to meet with potential employers including large law firms, business law firms, and corporate employers within identified markets.
A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant professional experience is required. A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and five years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Must be a team player with the ability to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni, and employers
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation
- Knowledge of legal hiring processes and familiarity with legal, business, and marketplace influences impacting law practice hiring
- Problem solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills are necessary for this role
- The candidate should be a self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to develop marketing strategies
Additional preferred skills include:
- Experience in law school career development setting
- Previous experience participating in the hiring process or on the recruiting committee for a legal employer
Information about the Baylor Law School’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found here.
Please include a CV, cover letter, and three references in your application.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Develop job opportunities in the business law sector for law students and recent graduates to generate strong employment outcomes
- Support employer outreach for the In-House Practice Externship Program and administer Program
- Travel to identified markets in Texas and nationally to engage with business law employers
- Serve as a liaison between Business Law Society and related student organizations for external contacts and speakers
- Support Career Development Office collaboration with University partners adjacent to Business Law
- Coordinate with the Texas Business Courts for student internship and clerkship opportunities and student programming
- Serve as liaison to the State Bar of Texas Corporate Counsel, Business Law, and related Sections
- Support content creation for “The Term Sheet” Business Law and Transactional Newsletter in collaboration with the Business Law faculty
- Collaborate with Alumni and Advancement Offices on relevant outreach endeavors
- Attend Baylor Law Alumni Receptions, jobs fairs, and other off-campus events representing Baylor Law
- Represent the law school to internal and external audiences
- Participate in professional association groups relating to legal career planning, including local bar associations as well as the National Association for Law Placement
- Attend the annual NALP conference and participate in the association's committee work, as directed
- Assist in refining and implementing office policies as they relate to the recruiting process
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!