Assistant Director, School Of Law Office Of Career & Professional Development

Wake Forest University School of Law

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Jd degree required
3 years relevant experience
Individual career counseling skills
Wake Forest University School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director for its Office of Career & Professional Development, responsible for providing career counseling to JD students, teaching professional development courses, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in higher education or counseling. This full-time position emphasizes relationship-building with students and alumni to support students' career goals

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director provides expert career advice and counseling to JD students from admission through one year post-graduation.
  • This role involves teaching the 1L Professional Development course and facilitating workshops on career planning and professional development.
  • Candidates must maintain detailed employment data and ensure compliance with annual ABA reporting obligations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Wake Forest University School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director for its Office of Career & Professional Development, responsible for providing career counseling to JD students, teaching professional development courses, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in higher education or counseling. This full-time position emphasizes relationship-building with students and alumni to support students' career goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • JD degree required
  • 3 years relevant experience
  • Individual career counseling skills
  • Resume and cover letter editing
  • Mock interview facilitation
  • 1L Professional Development teaching

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education background
  • Experience in higher education or counseling
  • Alumni relationship building
  • Multimedia workshop creation
  • NALP conference participation

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Work Rights

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