STA00503PO26

Academic and Career Counseling

Career Services

Career Development Administrator

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/144867

P4 - Professional

Associate Director of Career & Professional Development

Columbia

Richland

School of Law

LAW School of Law

G10

MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336

$63,557 - $85,000 commensurate with experience

Full Time

37.5

12 months

Student Services

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

• 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.

Student Advising: Provide career counseling to current students and alumni, including guidance with job search strategies, writing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Identify Job opportunities using employer/employee matching tools.

Yes

40

Educational Content Development & Delivery: Develop and implement educational programming and events such as the 0L Summer program. Plan and execute networking opportunities for students.

Yes

15

Assist in and support the execution of the office’s employer relations strategy by connecting with legal employers, cultivating employer contacts and relationships for state, regional, and national employment opportunities, and representing the School of Law at bar meetings, conferences, and professional development programs and collaborative activities with representatives from other law schools, legal employers, NALP, and appropriate industry associations. .

Yes

20

Government & Public Interest Opportunities: Lead office’s efforts to promote and engage government and public interest employers. Develop programs and materials to educate and advise students regarding application strategies, recruitment programs, and career paths.

Yes

10

In collaboration with the Communications Team, create online resources to assist students with developing job search skills, learning about opportunities for law school graduates, and understanding the critical competencies necessary for success in these positions.

Yes

10

Additional duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

07/02/2026

08/16/2026

No

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208919

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