Job Details

Assistant Dean, College of Law Career Development

Position Number: 6267907
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Dean, College of Law Career Development

Job Summary

The University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks a student-centered, strategic leader to serve as the Assistant Dean of Career Development. This senior administrative position oversees all aspects of career development, job placement, employer outreach, and professional mentoring for JD, LLM, MLS, and emerging undergraduate law-related programs. The Assistant Dean is a key member of the law school's leadership team, collaborating across departments to develop and implement strategies that promote student success and employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead the Career Development Office (CDO), including strategic planning, staff supervision, programming, and operations.
Oversee student and graduate career development, job placement services, and professional mentoring.
Cultivate and manage relationships with legal employers locally and nationally; expand employer outreach and on-campus recruiting.
Create programming that supports diverse legal career pathways and enhances students' career-readiness.
Collaborate with faculty and administrators to support student professional development.
Track, report, and analyze employment outcomes to the ABA, NALP, and U.S. News.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within CDO.
Support law school strategic planning, alumni engagement, and employer development initiatives.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a [strong or demonstrated] commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Experience in higher education, especially in a law school or similarly selective academic environment.
Familiarity with ABA and NALP employment reporting standards.
Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with faculty, alumni, and employers.
Experience with student success initiatives and career skill-building for underrepresented populations.
Proficiency with career services and student support technologies (e.g., Salesforce, Workday Student).
Ability to lead in a dynamic and collaborative academic environment.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Understanding program assessment, outcomes measurement, and continuous improvement.
Experience with budgeting and resource management.

Special Instructions
This is a full-time, on-campus leadership position offering a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of legal career development at a premier public law school. To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and list of references through the University of Utah's job portal.

Requisition Number: PRN42062B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Work schedule can include some weekends and evenings depending on time of year and events involving community leaders and academic stakeholders.
Department: 00096 - College of Law - Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Commensurate with Experience
Close Date: 11/3/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183321