Director of Public Interest Career Development Program, Stanford School of Law

Director of Public Interest Career Development Program, Stanford School of Law

School of Law, Stanford, California, United States

Post Date: 2 days ago | Requisition #: 108178

Full‑time, Fixed‑term. Ideal start date: JUNE 2026. This two‑year fixed‑term position has possibility of renewal. Stanford Law School encourages flexible work arrangements while maintaining a strong on‑campus presence. This position has the option to work a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 3 days of onsite work per week. Per university policy, this schedule is subject to change. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law is central to achieving Stanford Law School’s commitment to educating and training new lawyers who are committed to public service regardless of their career path. The Levin Center is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of programs, events, workshops and classes that promote and support public service in the legal profession.

Its activities include leadership and career development for students and alumni, curricular and program planning, work with student groups, as well as external, alumni, and employer relations. Including the Public Interest Career Development Director, the Levin Center has 6 team members.

Programs administered by the Levin Center include Alumni Mentor Program, Externship Program, Public Interest Mentor Program, Pro Bono Program, Public Service Awards, Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships Program, and Summer Public Interest Employment Funding Program.

The Levin Center is a thought leader within the law school about how to advance the public interest and a partner with our students to provide them support, help them build community, and to develop the skills, vision, and resilience needed to succeed as public interest and public service attorneys.

The Levin Center is seeking a full‑time Director of Public Interest Career Development Program who will work with students and alumni to explore public interest nonprofit (domestic, foreign and/or international), private public interest firms, and public sector opportunities. This staff member will take the lead in designing and implementing all career development programs for the Levin Center. They will also work with other members of the team to counsel law students and alumni on career planning, job search strategies, and legal markets.

This position will report to the Executive Director and will work within the Levin Center team to assist with additional programming, training, and/or workshops. There is also the possibility of this staff member teaching a public interest course, depending on capacity and interest.

• Provide direct advice to law school students and alumni on career options as well as job search skills and strategies related to summer or permanent employment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public interest and public sector legal employers, alumni, and faculty.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate related programs, workshops, and panels.

• Manage the Public Interest Career Development Program.
• Engage in critical analysis of students’ or others’ concerns to resolve problems, utilizing professional knowledge and expertise.
• Oversee essential processes to ensure the Levin Center mission is being advanced and contribute to development of policy and program content.
• Create and manage relationships with external community and university partners.
• Develop and implement relevant career‑related programming and make strategic recommendations for future programs.
• Interpret and implement university and law school policies related to working with and support law students.
• Analyze student needs and design student‑facing communications. Provide leadership related to responsible substantive areas to create content for Levin Center website, newsletter, and other materials.
• Oversee key processes, including contribution and direction on…