Law School Career Services Lead

University of the District of Columbia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the District of Columbia is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to manage career services, recruitment, and professional development for UDC Law students and graduates. You will report to the Director of Career Services and drive strategic outreach with employers.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with a passion for helping students and a commitment to the mission of an HBCU law school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Cultural competency and a commitment to the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Strong computer competency required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and effectively work one-on-one with individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead programs of varying lengths
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, creativity, ability to take initiative, and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic outreach to cultivate relationships with legal employers and develop job opportunities for UDC Law students and alumni.
• Develop on-campus recruiting and networking events, including on-campus interviews, table talks, and employer presentations.
• Manage the job/internship database, Simplicity, by curating and posting high-quality career opportunities with keen attention to detail.
• Conduct research on employment trends, including evolving hiring practices and essential skills sought by employers for early career legal positions.
• Develop marketing strategies to a wide range of potential employers and strengthen ties to existing employers.
• Assist in developing professional development programming and materials for students.
• Manage and develop off-campus recruiting programs including consortium events.
• Continuously learn about legal careers, including new developments in hiring practices and the shifting landscape of careers and job markets.
• Perform other duties to support the department as needed, including but not limited to career advising, committee assignments, reporting data (NALP, ABA, etc.), and participating in legal recruitment associations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer literacy

Planning & coordination

Problem solving

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Simplicity

Job description

University of the District of Columbia is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to manage career services, recruitment, and professional development for UDC Law students and graduates. You will report to the Director of Career Services and drive strategic outreach with employers.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with a passion for helping students and a commitment to the mission of an HBCU law school.