Director of Legal Career Development

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, CT, seeks a Director of Career Development to lead career advising and employer engagement for students and alumni. You will foster relationships with law firms, corporations, government agencies, and public-interest organizations to expand opportunities.

The role reports to the Associate Dean, develops programming, and advances career outcomes for graduates through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Advise students and graduates on career planning, employment strategies, interviewing, networking, clerkships, internships, and post‑graduate opportunities.
• Review application materials including résumés, cover letters, and writing samples.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship across diverse career paths and settings.
• Monitor and participate in the CDO's document-review process through 12Twenty and other platforms.
• Serve as a primary advising resource for students and alumni.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to expand employer partnerships and hiring pipelines.
• Represent Quinnipiac Law at employer events, bar association activities, networking functions, and professional-development programs.
• Coordinate networking events, employer panels, and similar initiatives.

Skills

Career counseling

Attorney development

Legal recruitment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

12Twenty

Education

JD Required

Tools

12Twenty

Job description

Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, CT, seeks a Director of Career Development to lead career advising and employer engagement for students and alumni. You will foster relationships with law firms, corporations, government agencies, and public-interest organizations to expand opportunities.

The role reports to the Associate Dean, develops programming, and advances career outcomes for graduates through strategic initiatives and partnerships.