Assisant Director Of Career Services And Experiential Learning

Assistant Director Of Career Services And Experiential Learning

The Assistant Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning supports the mission of the law school by providing comprehensive career advising to students, assisting in scheduling and implementing programs that prepare law students and law graduates for meaningful careers, coordinating employer visits and opportunities to connect with students and assisting with the experiential learning program. This position works closely with the Director of Career Services and Experiential Learning, the Associate Dean for Career Services and the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, staff, and faculty to deliver high-quality career services, experiential learning, and professional development support.

Requirements: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is strongly preferred. Prior experience in legal practice, recruiting or higher education career services is highly desirable. The preferred candidate will have strong interpersonal, advising and presentation skills. Communication, customer service, and organizational skills are essential. Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of making independent decisions. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, alumni, employers, and faculty. Excellent organizational and data management skills. Commitment to engagement across all communities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-focused environment with competing demands is critical. Must demonstrate respect for all in the workplace and a commitment to creating a supportive work environment that values the contributions of all employees. Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all situations.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Advise law students on job search strategies, career exploration, résumé/cover letter drafting, and interview preparation.
• Provide guidance on legal career paths, including law firms, government, public interest, corporate counsel, judicial clerkships, and alternative careers.
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with employers to increase job, internship, and externship opportunities.
• Locate and input job postings into Symplicity (as received or as sourced from other sites).
• Coordinate newsletter sent out weekly to students.
• Plan and manage career services programs, workshops, and events, including on-campus interviews, career fairs, and networking receptions.
• Collaborate with faculty and student organizations to deliver tailored career and professional development programming.
• Assist with coordinating career and experiential learning related programming.
• Assist with Excellence in Lawyering and Leadership Program and Canvas use.
• Assist with collection of employment data in compliance with ABA and NALP reporting standards.
• Prepare reports and analyze employment outcomes.
• Utilize career services software (e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty) to manage student and employer data.
• Represent the Office of Professional Development at orientation, open houses, admitted student events.
• Research and assist in identifying externship Host Organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Deans and Director of Career Services.

Hours of Employment: Generally, Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., depending on the needs of the department(s) and/or the University, with occasional evenings to accommodate evening students or weekends for specific law school-related programming or events.

Benefits: Wilmington University offers an excellent benefits package that includes Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan (403b), Dependent Care Assistance, Life & Disability Insurances, and Education benefits.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.