Associate Director of the Career and Professional Development Center

Albany Law School

Job Location:

Albany, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65000 - 77500

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Albany Law School seeks qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director for the Career and Professional Development this role you will advise and counsel JD LLM and MSLS students and alumni on matters related to career and professional development and the legal job search process organize and oversee the development and execution of educational seminars and workshops and provides students with assistance on cover letters resumes and fellowship applications. You will also spend time contributing to the creation editing and production of career publications including handouts newsletters recruitment materials and other office publications maintainspositive relationships with employers alumni students staff faculty and community partners and represent the Career and Professional Development Center at national regional and local meetings of appropriate professional organizations and associations. To be successful in this role you will have knowledge of emerging employment markets hiring practices and trends and demonstrate creativity initiative energy professionalism and a passion for working with students. Some overnight and weekend travel required.

Qualification Standards:

Bachelors Degree required. JD or masters preferred.
2-3 years of experience in the legal profession educational administration student services recruiting or related field.
One year of counseling experience in a student-oriented setting preferred.
Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Compensation;

The estimated salary range for this position is $65000-$77500 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
Contact information for at least three professional references.

Please note that some of these documents may be combined and uploaded as a single PDF. If you need assistance submitting your application materials please contact Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 2/25/2026

Reposted 4/10/2026

Required Experience:

Director

Bachelors Degree required. JD or masters preferred.
2-3 years of experience in the legal profession educational administration student services recruiting or related field.
One year of counseling experience in a student-oriented setting preferred.
Valid drivers license and clean driving record