Assistant Director of Career Services

Charleston School of Law; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston School of Law is seeking a professional to provide career development counseling services for students and alumni. Responsibilities include delivering career programming, coordinating employer relationships, and managing data reporting. A Juris Doctor degree and excellent communication skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a background in law practice, education, or counseling and the ability to manage projects with minimal supervision. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact the professional development of law students.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Experience in law, higher education, or counseling preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling services for students and alumni.
• Develop and deliver career programming and workshops.
• Coordinate employer outreach and relationship management.

Skills

Career development counseling

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Networking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Pro

Job description

Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston School of Law was founded with the motto, Pro Bono Populi. Through a commitment to experiential learning and public service, Charleston Law has consistently achieved its objective to deliver exceptional legal education and prepare graduates to provide legal services "for the good of people." As an integral part of that commitment, the Department of Career Services exists to facilitate and maximize student professional identity development through direct advising and coaching, exposure to employment opportunities for students and graduates, promoting excellence in all aspects of the legal hiring process, helping students develop distinct networking skills, and establishing ongoing mentoring relationships with faculty members, practitioners, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one career development counseling services for students and alumni, including reviewing/editing resumes, cover letters, and other job application documents; prepare students for legal job interviews; and provide targeted advice on career choices and professionalism.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver career‑related programming including On‑Campus Interview, Resume Collect, Law Links, Mock Interview Programs, Fall and Spring Career Series, annual Speed Networking, Solo Practice Seminar, summer job experience workshops, and the on‑campus Fall Career Fair.
• Coordinate the gathering and reporting of employment information for annual ABA and NALP reporting, including communicating with recent graduates to acquire relevant graduate employment information, and compiling and reviewing data.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage regular employer outreach and relationship development to support career‑related programming and aid students in growing their own professional networks.
• Maintain strong relationships with attorneys, judges, law firms, agencies, organizations, and legal employers to increase meaningful job opportunities for students and graduates.
• Facilitate reciprocity requests from Charleston School of Law students and students from other law schools.
• Report directly to the Assistant Dean of Career Services and collaborate with the Assistant Director of Career Services and Career Development Coordinator.
• Work closely with the Assistant Dean, Assistant Director of Career Services, Director of Public Service and Pro Bono, Director of Externships, Career Development Coordinator and Student Affairs Specialist to develop student development and support resources and programming.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Experience in the practice of law, higher education, student interaction/counseling, teaching, sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of working successfully within a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and reaching out to develop new relationships.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle projects individually and as part of a team, including providing leadership of a team.
• Proficiency working within computer‑based programs including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Pro, and willingness to master and maintain internal digital program for job postings and departmental resources.
• Ability to counsel students regarding preparation of professional job‑related documents.
• Organizational skills, time management, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to navigate complex problems, think creatively, and offer strategic solutions.
• Flexibility and commitment to periodically work long hours and/or irregular hours, especially in August, September, and May.