Assistant Director (Career Consultant), Center for Career Development

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut School of Law is seeking applicants for an Assistant Director of the Center for Career Development (Career Consultant). Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Career Development, the Assistant Director will assist with counseling and advising law students and alumni in career development and the techniques of obtaining employment, as well as creating, managing, and evaluating career development programs and activities, including formal interviewing programs and opportunities for students to connect with employers.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Counsels and advises students and alumni on career exploration, career development, and employment opportunities.
2. Develops, designs, prepares, and organizes career development and employment resources as well as informational and promotional materials, such as career development guides and checklists. Develops and writes informational materials for distribution to the UConn School of Law community.
3. Collaborates with the Director or other staff in the promotion and implementation of career development programs, including serving as a team leader for various programs, preparing and recommending program budgets, overseeing the management of the specific programs assigned, and establishing procedures necessary to implement such programs.
4. Designs, administers, and conducts career-related workshops, including interviewing, resume development, and job search skills.
5. Collaborates with other departments and works as a member of the team to identify students in distress and provide appropriate resources for those needing help.
6. Consults with academic departments, faculty, staff, student organizations, and off-campus employers regarding career development programs, salary statistics, geographic growth areas, and job market trends.
7. Assists in planning employer/student recruiting strategies, evaluating their effectiveness, and recommending changes.
8. Recruit students to participate in Career Development programs through contact with academic departments, various informational meetings, special programs, and other outreach activities.
9. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. J.D. degree or Master’s degree in relevant field of study.
2. One to two years of professional legal experience.
3. Proven knowledge of the legal hiring community.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication techniques.
5. Experience with or demonstrated skills required for public speaking, writing, and group facilitation.
6. Proven ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with a wide variety of constituencies including students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal practitioners.
7. Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of technologies related to career development.

Preferred Qualifications

1. J.D. degree.
2. 3+ years of professional experience or internship in career planning, academic advising, higher education or business/industrial human resources, industrial/college relations, or higher education career services.
3. Admitted to, or eligible to be admitted to, the Bar of a jurisdiction of the United States.
4. Experience in a Law School Career Development office.
5. Experience with electronic media and marketing initiatives.
6. Experience with technologies related to career development.
7. Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, specialized career service database software, and online resources.

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, permanent position located at the Law School in Hartford. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including tuition reimbursement at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. 

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

Terms And Conditions Of Employment

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

To Apply

Please apply online via https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499183 to upload a resume, contact information for three professional references, and a letter of interest that explains how your skills and experience match the qualifications required and the duties and responsibilities of the position.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 24, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.