Director of Recruitment and Employer Development

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

NC State Health Benefits

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement System

401k/403b/457b Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC seeks a Director of Recruitment and Employer Development to lead career services for law students and alumni. The role focuses on employer engagement, creating JD advantage opportunities, and coordinating career programming across private, public, and non-profit sectors.

The successful candidate will advance partnerships with Am Law firms, government, and corporate employers, while ensuring data accuracy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional legal practice experience.
• Experience developing career programming and employer engagement in legal education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic career guidance and individualized advice to law students and alumni.
• Develop and oversee career programming, counseling, and employer engagement strategies.
• Expand recruitment opportunities with law firms, corporations, and public-interest entities.

Skills

Career programming

Employer relations

Professional networking

Partnership development

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Position Information

• Position/Classification Title: Student Career Services Professional, Senior
• Working Title: Director of Recruitment and Employer Development
• Position Number: 619988
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Department Hiring Range:
• EEO-1 Category: Professionals
• SOC Code: 25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Visit NCCU.edu.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State - Health Benefits
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Career and Professional Development Office provides services and assistance for School of Law students and alumni in order to support their career development and job search strategies and to establish and sustain direct links to potential employers and employment opportunities.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the Director of Recruitment and Employer Development position is to provide comprehensive, individualized career guidance, strategy, and support to law students and alumni throughout their law school experience and beyond. The position develops and maintains relationships with employers and works strategically to expand recruitment opportunities, including increasing the number and diversity of Juris Doctor (J.D.) advantage opportunities available to students and alumni.

The successful candidate will bring significant professional experience in either the private or public sector and will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing career programming, counseling, and employer engagement strategies within their assigned sector. The Director collaborates with the Career Services Office to advance departmental goals and strengthen employment outcomes for students and alumni.

The position provides individualized career counseling and professional development support to J.D. students and alumni pursuing opportunities in private-sector settings, including law firms and corporations; public-interest organizations, including summer internships and fellowships; state and federal government; and J.D. advantage careers in areas such as compliance and related fields. This role manages the collection, tracking, and reporting of all employment outcomes and summer internships; ensures full ABA/NALP data accuracy and compliance, and manages the office's reporting systems and databases. The Director also develops sector-specific programming and employer engagement initiatives designed to connect students and alumni with meaningful career opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated record of success in developing and delivering career-related programming, cultivating professional networks, and building strategic partnerships within the legal industry.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, engaging, and recruiting employers to create and expand employment opportunities for law students and alumni.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional legal practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise and substantial knowledge of either the public-sector or private-sector legal employment market.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, and recruit employers offering J.D. advantage positions to expand employment opportunities for law students and alumni.
• Knowledge of current best practices in career development, professional development, and employer engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and professional communication skills.
• Established professional relationships and contacts within the public or private legal sector, with the ability to leverage those relationships to develop employment and career opportunities for students and alumni.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Work Location

Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Career and/or Talent Development

• Provides strategic career guidance and individualized advice to students regarding job applications, career exploration, and long-term professional development.
• Provides comprehensive career counseling and coaching to support students in identifying and pursuing appropriate career opportunities.
• Provides students with guidance, best practices, and constructive feedback on resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques, and other job search materials.
• Assists students in identifying and articulating their strengths, transferable skills, interests, and qualifications in relation to desired career opportunities.
• Guides students in aligning their professional interests, values, and career goals with relevant employment opportunities through the use of approved career assessment and self-assessment tools.
• Coordinates and plans career services events and programming for both day and evening programs, including career fairs, career days, open office hours, information sessions, and guest speaker programs.
• Develops and administers surveys to assess the career interests, needs, and professional goals of students enrolled in day and evening programs.
• Serves as the Career Services liaison to the American Bar Association (ABA) accrediting committee and assists with career services-related accreditation activities and requirements.
• Provides resources, tools, and individualized coaching to prepare students for entry into the workforce, including guidance on professionalism, networking, relationship building, and workplace expectations.
• Serves as a liaison among students, the Career Services Office, and prospective employers to facilitate communication, strengthen employer relationships, and support student employment opportunities.
• Supports outreach to Am Law 200 firms, NGOs, and Public Interest entities; cultivates and manages strategic employer partnerships and the Judicial Clerkship pipeline.
• Oversees career fair strategy and execution, analyzing market trends and placement data to broaden employer networks and increase student hiring outcomes