Director, Career & Academic Advising Strategy

University System of New Hampshire; Concord, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for the Director of Career and Academic Advising at the law school. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, you will lead strategy and program development for JD students, alumni, and online graduates, with emphasis on hybrid and public service pathways.

You will provide individual coaching, design workshops, manage career programs, and oversee data reporting to ABA/NALP while collaborating with Admissions, Alumni Affairs, and other offices to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in legal practice, career counseling, or legal recruiting.
• Knowledge of nationwide market for law school graduates.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive environment and equitable treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of career and academic advising programs and services.
• Provide individual counseling and assist with job-search strategies for students and alumni.
• Co-teach 1-credit “Legal Profession” course for 1L and hybrid students; develop programs.
• Administer career-related programs and data management; ABA/NALP reporting.

Skills

Career counseling

Legal recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgement

Inclusive environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree

Tools

12Twenty

Symplicity

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire invites applications for the Director of Career and Academic Advising at the law school. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, you will lead strategy and program development for JD students, alumni, and online graduates, with emphasis on hybrid and public service pathways.

You will provide individual coaching, design workshops, manage career programs, and oversee data reporting to ABA/NALP while collaborating with Admissions, Alumni Affairs, and other offices to