Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW OFFICE OF CAREER SUCCESS FELLOW

Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW OFFICE OF CAREER SUCCESS FELLOW

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW OFFICE OF CAREER SUCCESS FELLOW at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University Law School’s Office of Career Success ("Wayne Law") is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Fellowship.


Fellowship Description: The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with Wayne Law’s Office of Career Success. The fellow’s responsibilities will include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Employment-Based Research
Student & Alumni Advising and Engagement
Program & Event Assistance
12twenty Position Research (12twenty is Wayne Law’s Premier Career Platform)
Data Entry/Management
Special Events/Projects

The fellow will work closely with the Office of Career Success staff and will report directly to the Director of Programming. The fellow will conduct research and use data driven analytics to recommend and assist with the office’s initiatives. This will include the responsibilities listed above, as well as additional responsibilities as assigned that are viewed to be in line with the position.

Qualifications:

J.D. from a Counsel-accredited law school is required. Bar passage is not required. The applicant must be a Class of 2025 graduate from a Counsel-accredited law school and have interest in higher education. Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

The fellowship will last at least one calendar year from the candidate’s start date. Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

For additional information, contact: Monika Brasseur-Carter, Director of Programming at [email protected].

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
  
• Salary hire maximum: $47,250

Working conditions:

Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 37.5 hour a week position.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
  
  

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.