Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Garrett Hill (PA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Villanova University is seeking an Assistant Director for Career Development & Pre-Law Advising to counsel students and recent alumni on career choices, job searches, and law school preparation.

You will lead Career Center services, create programs, and collaborate with faculty and staff to expand pre-law opportunities across the campus, ensuring inclusive outreach and proactive advising.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required. Bachelor's + experience may be considered in lieu of graduate degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education, HR, nonprofit, or related field.
• Experience in event coordination and programming.

Aufgaben

• Counsel and coach students and alumni in career development and law school prep.
• Develop and deliver career programs, events, and workshops.
• Collaborate with campus partners and law admissions professionals to provide resources and guidance.

Kenntnisse

Counseling

Coaching

Event planning

Written & verbal comms

Presentation skills

Digital literacy (Outlook/Teams/Zoom)

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising

Position Number: 20260477S

Position Title: Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week

Department: 323-Career Services

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising is responsible for the counseling and coaching of Villanova students and recent alumni on career decisions, job search strategies, and graduate/law school preparation. This individual will lead the Career Center’s services, programs, and events designed to support students pursuing law school and other graduate study and serve as the pre-law advisor for the University. The Assistant Director will collaborate with campus partners to develop community-focused career initiatives, programs and services to support a variety of student populations. This role will develop partnerships with faculty and staff across the university to deliver presentations and programming, create and plan events, and enhance career education and pre-law opportunities.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Career/Pre-Law Counseling and Coaching

Counsel and coach students and recent alumni in all areas of career and professional development, including major exploration, successful strategies for seeking jobs and internships, developing application materials (resumes/CVs, cover letters), and practice interviews. Advise students interested in pursuing law school and other graduate programs, including guidance for writing personal statements, resumes, cover letters, and other application materials. Educate and coach students through individual appointments, drop-in hours, group presentations, and virtual resources/training.

Career/Pre-Law Programming and Events

Develop and support university career events (networking, panels, career fairs, classroom presentations, etc.). Create and deliver programs, events, and workshops for students and alumni interested in pursuing law school and other graduate study (i.e. Law School Fair, Pre-Law Workshop Series, Grad School 101). Coordinate programs and services with student organizations such as the Pre-Law Society, Pre-Law Black Students Association, and Mock Trial.

Campus and Community Engagement

Build relationships and manage engagement/outreach for specific career communities by serving as liaison to assigned student populations and campus partners. Develop and maintain relationships with law school admissions and pre-law professionals to provide relevant and timely advice to students and alumni on the law school process, including development of print and web resources. Maintain engagement with faculty and staff to promote services and support programming needs. Represent the Career Center on campus committees and with off-campus consortia, including Northeast Regional Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) and LSAC. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Formal Education

• Master’s degree required. Combination of a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, in addition to the experience requirements listed below, may be considered in lieu of graduate level degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in education, human resources, communication, non-profit, or related field. Work experience may include graduate assistantships and internships.
• Event coordination and programming experience.

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Counseling/coaching skills.
• Event coordination and programming experience.
• Written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Strong digital fluency with collaboration tools (Outlook, Teams, Zoom) and the ability to adapt to and effectively use new and emerging technologies, including AI tools.
• Knowledge of employment and career services management software preferred (i.e. Handshake).

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and