"Assistant Dean, Career and Professional Development Center"

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 school’s 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.

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 its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which 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 law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States.

Apply now to be part of Albany Law’s next chapter of excellence.

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 Master’s preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
• Substantial experience in career planning and professional legal recruitment/placement and counseling in a law school and/or other legal organization.

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.

About ALBANY LAW SCHOOL

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is a small, independent private school located in Albany, New York, the State’s capital. Established in 1851, it is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York. You can learn more about the school by visiting our website: www.albanylaw.edu