Associate Director of Career & Professional Development

Associate Director of Career & Professional Development

Department: LAW School of Law

Part/Full Time: Full Time

The Associate Director of Career & Professional Development (C&PD) advises students and alumni in developing an individualized career development plan, forming a sense of their professional identity, and maximizing employment prospects based on individual interests, abilities, and opportunities. The Associate Director utilizes strong communication skills to interact extensively with students, student organizations, alumni, and employers. The Associate Director collaborates with law school faculty, staff, employers, and alumni to plan, direct, and implement a comprehensive series of career programs, workshops, and networking events.

• J.D. with at least three years practice experience OR other degree with at least seven years experience in law school career services or legal recruitment.

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and work professionally with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff. Foster a welcoming, supportive environment and effectively adapt to diverse personalities, backgrounds, and individual needs.
• Maintain relevant professional expertise, including knowledge of traditional and nontraditional legal employment opportunities, NALP principles and standards, and the hiring criteria and practices of various legal employment settings. Continuously expand knowledge across a broad range of legal practice areas to effectively support student career planning.
• Exhibit strong planning and organizational skills by effectively navigating the school’s employer/student software platform, prioritizing responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exercise sound judgment by evaluating options, solving complex problems, and developing strategies to achieve employment goals in response to changing legal markets and economic conditions.
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm in identifying new approaches to career development, enhancing student services, and optimizing legal employment outcomes.
• Maintain a student-centered approach by responding effectively to evolving needs, providing high-quality career guidance, and supporting positive employment outcomes through collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

08/16/2026

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.