Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development, Leadership

Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development, Leadership

This senior administrative position oversees all aspects of career development, job placement, employer outreach, and professional mentoring for all law students. In addition, this role involves promoting leadership opportunities for students and directing strategic planning, as well as the Career and Professional Development (C&PD) staff's professional growth. The Assistant Dean is a member of the law school's leadership team, collaborating across departments to develop and implement strategies that promote student success and employment outcomes.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with students, faculty, and alumni to create and provide programming, resources, and strategies for individual career development and networking, building strong relationships that foster career growth, professional development, and job placement success. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day office activities, the Assistant Dean is also responsible for leading staff in designing and executing career and professional development and leadership programs, building and maintaining relationships with employers, alumni, and external constituents, and developing and expanding alumni and employer outreach programs. The Assistant Dean will collaborate with internal constituents and will be responsible for the annual graduate employment reporting.

This role requires someone with extensive experience with career development, legal practice, and JD Advantage careers, and a deep understanding of the evolving job market for law graduates locally, regionally, and nationally. It requires an individual with proven leadership experience and a high level of energy and commitment.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: 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.