Public Interest Career Development Director

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Law School seeks a Director of Public Interest Career Development Program to lead and evolve career development initiatives for students and alumni pursuing public service paths. The role will coordinate with the Levin Center team to design events, workshops, and courses that build preparation for public interest careers.

The position involves mentoring, alumni relations, and potentially teaching a public interest course.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong communication and advisory abilities for students and alumni.
• Experience in public interest or public sector law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an area or program in student services, analyze effectiveness, and make final decisions on program eligibility.
• Engage in critical analysis and evaluation of student and program concerns to resolve substantial issues which may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge.
• Develop and implement programming (virtual, in-person), make strategic recommendations for future programs.
• Interpret and implement university policy related to academic policies; oversee the implementation of policies and practices for a student population or school.
• Analyze and develop report requirements, portals, and student facing communications.
• Evaluate and determine recommendations on technology resources, negotiate with resources options and vendors.
• Manage outreach programs, relationships with external community and university liaisons.
• Provide direct advice to students on a broad range of complex issues including, but not limited to, academic progress, academic program policies, career plans, accessibility, community standards, etc., in order to assist them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
• Apprise students of research, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, make recommendations and may award grants.
• May contribute to preparing and submitting training grants.
• May assist in development efforts to support donor relations, stewardship annual reporting.

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Stanford Law School seeks a Director of Public Interest Career Development Program to lead and evolve career development initiatives for students and alumni pursuing public service paths. The role will coordinate with the Levin Center team to design events, workshops, and courses that build preparation for public interest careers.

The position involves mentoring, alumni relations, and potentially teaching a public interest course.