Assistant Director (Career Consultant), Center for Career Development

Overview

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Location : Law School, Hartford, CT (University of Connecticut School of Law). This is a full-time, permanent position. Working with the Center for Career Development, the Assistant Director will counsel and advise law students and alumni in career development and employment strategies, and create, manage, and evaluate career development programs and activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises students and alumni on career exploration, development, and employment opportunities.
• Develops, designs, prepares, and organizes career development resources and materials, including career development guides and checklists; writes informational materials for the law school community.
• Collaborates with the Director and staff to promote and implement career development programs; leads programs, prepares budgets, oversees program management, and establishes implementation procedures.
• Designs, administers, and conducts career-related workshops (interviewing, resume development, job search skills).
• Collaborates with other departments to identify students in distress and provide appropriate resources.
• 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.
• Assists in planning employer / student recruiting strategies, evaluates effectiveness, and recommends changes.
• Recruit students to participate in Career Development programs through outreach to academic departments and events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, permanent position located at the Law School in Hartford. The University offers a competitive salary and benefits, including tuition reimbursement. For benefits details, see the University HR site.

Employment is subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and UCPEA, and a pre-employment criminal background check.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the University HR portal, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499183, to upload a resume, contact information for three professional references, and a letter of interest explaining how your skills and experience match the qualifications and duties.

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. The University of Connecticut is an AA / EEO Employer.

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