Assistant Dean, Career and Professional Development Center
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Job Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 130000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Albany Law School invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean for the Career and Professional Development Center. As a member of the senior leadership team who reports to the President and Dean the Assistant Dean will have the opportunity to build on tremendous growth and success at Albany Law School including a job placement rate of 90% or higher for the last four years and a bar passage rate for first-time July 2025 bar takers of 87%. The successful candidate will join a law school that is committed to the growth and success of its students and a team of professionals who take a personalized approach to developing counseling and guiding our students in their professional development.
The Assistant Dean of the Career and Professional Development Center plays a central role in the law schools mission to prepare and empower our students to become lawyers and leaders. Albany Law School is looking for an innovative leader who will advise the President and Dean and Board of Trustees and provide strategic direction and leadership for the Career and Professional Development Center. The Assistant Dean will be instrumental in assessing employment trends cultivating our strong relationships with employers across traditional and emerging legal and non-legal sectors and developing and implementing forward-thinking and strategic initiatives related to student professional development programs and student counseling and career placement. The Assistant Dean will also work closely and partner with one of the strongest alumni networks in the country who hire a large number of our students each year.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth comprehension of the law services profession.
- Familiarity with legal career opportunities in the northeastern United States and the nation and a capacity to become familiar with international legal career opportunities.
- Ability to aggressively market the law school.
- Exceptional human relations communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop research and write quality publications and effective marketing pieces.
- Familiarity with social media and its application to career services.
- Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to use databases and Microsoft Office Suite products. Familiarity with Symplicity desired.
- Ability to travel. Overnight and weekend stays required
Qualification Standards
- Juris Doctor or Masters preferred. Bachelors degree required.
- Substantial experience in career planning and professional legal recruitment/placement and counseling in a law school and/or other legal organization.
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $110000-$130000 per year. The salary offered will be based on the successful candidates relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities and in consideration of internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical dental and vision insurance employer paid disability and life insurance coverage 5% retirement contribution CDTA bus pass and generous time off.
Application Instructions
- Cover Letter
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- List of three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices without regard to race color sex pregnancy religion creed national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression status as transgender or gender transitioning veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran Vietnam-era veteran or recently separated veteran) predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit ability and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.
Celebrating its175th AnniversaryAlbany Law Schoolis located in the heart ofNew Yorks capitalwhich offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts the legislature and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession across every area of lawpublic service and governmentincludingtwo U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States.
Apply now to be part of Albany Laws next chapter of excellence.
Posted 11/24/25
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
Albany Law School is a private law school in Albany, New York. It was founded in 1851 and is the oldest independent law school in the nation.
