Position Introduction

The Assistant Dean of Career Development is the College of Law's senior leader for student and alumni career development, employer relations, professional identity formation, and employment outcomes. The Assistant Dean designs and executes a comprehensive, data-informed career strategy that prepares OU Law students and graduates for meaningful legal and law related employment.

The Assistant Dean leads the Career Development Office, advises the Dean and senior leadership on legal employment trends and outcomes, supervises career development staff, builds strong employer and alumni relationships, and serves as a principal ambassador to the bench, bar, judiciary, government, public interest organizations, corporate legal departments, and law firms of all sizes.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership for Career Outcomes
   • Develop and implement an annual and multi-year career development strategy for JD students, recent graduates, and alumni.
   • Advise the Dean and senior leadership on legal market trends, employment outcomes, recruiting practices, employer needs, student career interests, and opportunities to improve placement.