SULC | Director of Career Services

SULC | Director of Career Services | Salary: $102,000 - $110,000 | Application Deadline: October 23, 2025

The Office of Career Services is committed to guiding students and alumni through all stages of their professional journey—from law school to long-term career success. The Director of Career Services provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the office, ensuring high-quality career planning, professional development, and employer engagement services. This role involves supervising staff, managing key programs such as On-Campus Interviews (OCI), external career fairs, and maintaining strong relationships with legal employers across various sectors. The director is also responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of employment outcomes data in compliance with ABA, NALP, and SACSCOC standards. Through a student-centered and outcomes-driven approach, the director advances the Law Center's mission by equipping students and graduates with the tools and connections needed to succeed in an evolving legal marketplace.

Essential Functions

Data Collection and Reporting:

•  Collect, verify, and analyze employment outcome data for current students and graduates in accordance with ABA, NALP, and institutional reporting standards.
• Coordinate data collection cycles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of information.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to internal leadership, accreditation bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Use data trends to inform office strategies, enhance programming, and guide institutional decision-making regarding career development initiatives.

On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all facets of the On-Campus Interview (OCI) program, including employer outreach, marketing to students, scheduling, and management of logistics.
• Oversee the use of Symplicity to facilitate application submissions, interview scheduling, and communication.
• Work closely with employers 'to assess hiring needs and with students to ensure professional preparedness.
• Evaluate and refine OCI operations based on feedback and participation trends to strengthen employer-student engagement.

Career Counseling and Advising

• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to law students and alumni on career planning, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, networking, and interview preparation.
• Tailor advises on diverse student interests, including traditional legal practice, public interest, government, corporate, judicial clerkships, and non-traditional legal paths.
• Encourage and support long-term professional development by introducing tools and resources that promote lifelong career management skills.

Employer Outreach and Relationship Management

• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with legal employers, including law firms, courts, government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits.
• Promote the skills and strengths of SULC students and alumni to new and existing employer partners.
• Coordinate employer visits, recruitment initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Stay informed of legal market trends and hiring practices to better align student preparation with employer expectations.

Oversight of Career Programming

• Lead the design and execution of a year-round calendar of career-related programming, including professional development workshops, career panels, employer spotlights, mock interviews, and networking events.
• Supervise staff, student organizations, and external partners involved in event planning. Ensure programming is inclusive, relevant, and aligned with student needs and current market demands.
• Evaluate programming effectiveness through feedback and participation metrics.

Job Postings and Career Resources Management

• Oversee the administration of the job board system (e.g., Symplicity), ensuring all postings are current, accurate, and accessible to students and alumni.
• Collaborate with employers to post opportunities and promote them via newsletters and social media.
• Maintain and update online and print resources related to career exploration, job search strategies, and professional development.

Supervision and Office Oversight

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to the Career Services Office, including career counselors, administrative support, and student workers.
• Foster a collaborative and professional work environment with an emphasis on service excellence.
• Manage office workflow, staff development, performance evaluation, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with law school leadership regarding career services strategy and student employment outcomes.

 Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing staff, overseeing departmental operations, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to provide individualized and group career counseling, including resume and cover letter support, interview preparation, and career planning.
• Direct experience coordinating On-Campus Interview (OCI) programs, including employer recruitment, scheduling, and platform management (e.g., Symplicity).
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting, including compliance with ABA and NALP
• employment outcomes standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and evaluating professional development programming aligned with student career readiness.
• Experience working with neurodiverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations in an inclusive and student­
• centered environment.
• Proficiency in technology platforms and tools used in career services and higher education (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Symplicity, Dynamic Forms, Banner, Canvas, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a law school or legal career services setting.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as NALP, NACE, or similar.
• Background in strategic communications or marketing, with experience promoting institutional initiatives and engaging employers.
• Prior experience supervising and mentoring professional staff and/or student employees.
• Demonstrated success in employer outreach and relationship management, including with non-traditional or geographically diverse employers.
• Consulting or entrepreneurial experience in areas related to education, career development, or communications.
• Extensive experience in assessment, accreditation, or compliance reporting (e.g., ABA, SACSCOC)
• Certification or formal training in belonging and access

 Preferred Education/Training:

• Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum development of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student services, or career development

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment application.

External applicants can apply here.

Current Southern University employees should apply here.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
• Three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
• College transcript showing the highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required for finalists).

Point of Contact:

Tracie J. Woods

Vice Chancellor for Corporate, Government, Judicial and Law Firm Relations

Southern University Law Center

twoods@sulc.edu

 A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

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