What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Advisor position at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Career Advisor Union Level Department Career Development Office Campus Sacramento Posting Number 201304220P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule Position End Date Open Date 01/02/2026 Close Date 01/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Career Advisor reports to the Director of Recruitment and Programming and provides career counseling and guidance on job markets and prospects to students and alumni. Career advisors of all levels manage internal career programming for students including individual counseling and strategizing, document review, and workshops. Career advisors of all levels build on existing relationships with legal employers to identify employment opportunities. The Career Advisor or Senior Career Advisor will work with all McGeorge School of Law students and alumni, including JD, LLM, MPP, MPA, and MSL students.
Advising
Essential Functions
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed during standard business hours, with flexibility to cover some evening and weekend work, including travel.
Hiring Range $71,000 - $85,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title Career Advisor Union Level Department Career Development Office Campus Sacramento Posting Number 201304220P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule Position End Date Open Date 01/02/2026 Close Date 01/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Career Advisor reports to the Director of Recruitment and Programming and provides career counseling and guidance on job markets and prospects to students and alumni. Career advisors of all levels manage internal career programming for students including individual counseling and strategizing, document review, and workshops. Career advisors of all levels build on existing relationships with legal employers to identify employment opportunities. The Career Advisor or Senior Career Advisor will work with all McGeorge School of Law students and alumni, including JD, LLM, MPP, MPA, and MSL students.
Advising
Essential Functions
- Advise students and alumni about current market trends regarding legal and alternative employers; research and develop expertise in distinct practice areas or market segments, including legal and law-related policy employment and networking opportunities, to be a resource for other staff members, students, and alumni.
- Counsel students and alumni on career planning and job search strategies, including self-assessment, networking, and skills development; review resumes and cover letters and conduct mock employment interviews and interview coaching.
- Develop and maintain expertise in specialized career services management software to input counseling notes, review job postings, plan events, and run reports.
- Actively participate in employment data-related activities, including collecting, analyzing, and maintaining department and job placement statistics as required by the ABA, NALP, and US News.
- Develop programming to support recent graduates throughout their first year after graduation.
- Develop and maintain employment projects and initiatives for recent graduates; counsel alumni per advising responsibilities above; maintain and increase Alumni Advisor Network in collaboration with the Advancement department and other CSO staff members.
- Create and execute career skills programs, professional development workshops, and other career development events and trainings for students and alumni.
- Manage special projects and programs such as PIPS Day, Diversity Fellowships, Peggy Browning Fund Conferences and Fellowships, Post-Grad Fellowships, Bar Support programs, and Mock Interview Programs.
- Oversee co-sponsorship opportunities and collaborations with external and internal groups to host career-related events on and off campus.
- Develop content on career advising topics for the CSO blog and social media platforms and create and edit digital handouts and resources.
- Author relevant articles for national publications and/or present at regional and national conferences.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an ABA approved law school
- Admission to a U.S. Bar
- A California law license is preferred, but not required
- Two (2) years of legal practice experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the legal profession, the legal employment market, and career options for law students and attorneys.
- Excellent counseling skills.
- Ability to guide, counsel, and establish an excellent rapport with students and alumni to assist them in meeting their career goals.
- Superior writing and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in working with students, alumni, faculty, the legal community, and professional colleagues.
- Moderate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and research.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work performed during standard business hours, with flexibility to cover some evening and weekend work, including travel.
Hiring Range $71,000 - $85,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
- * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a JD from an ABA accredited institution?
- Yes
- NO
- * Do you have a current admission to a state bar?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a California law license?
- Yes
- No
- How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- University of the Pacific Website
- Asianlife.com
- Blackperspective.com
- CentralValleyJobs.com
- Craigslist
- Dice.com
- Higheredjobs.com
- Hispanic-Jobs.com
- Indeed.com
- Insidehighered.com
- Lgbtconnect.com
- Metrochamber.org
- Monster.com
- Thelaa.org
- SimplyHired.com
- Workplacediversity.com
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
- Chronicle of HIgher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- EDUCAUSE
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
- Modesto Bee
- Pacific Employee
- Personal Referral
- Professional or Association Listserv
- Publication or website from a professional organization
- Sacramento Bee
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Stockton Record
- Agency Referral
- Other Online Job Board
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
Salary : $71,000 - $85,000