Associate Director – Graduate Careers

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Associate Director at Georgetown University providing career advising for graduate law students and alumni. Developing career programming, managing interview programs, and liaising with industry employers.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive career, externship, and professional development advising to graduate students and alumni
Develop career-related programming and training for students, including skills workshops and panel discussions
Co-supervise OGC’s Recruitment Coordinator/Manager
Manage all aspects of the Taxation Interview Program and other career fairs or on-campus interview programs
Conduct marketing and outreach to potential employers
Provide individual and group counseling and assistance to graduate law students and alumni on job search strategies
Develop and manage career-related programs
Track and manage statistics and analytics regarding employment outcomes and student interactions with OGC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree (LL.M. degree preferred)
Experience practicing law for at least five years
Knowledge and interest in law school administration and student services
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Previous career counseling, marketing, and workshop planning experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills shown by the ability to make presentations and communicate with students on a one-on-one and group basis
Commitment to working with a diverse student body and faculty
High energy level for student service
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Array of voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris DoctorLL.M. degreecareer counselingmarketingworkshop planningjob search strategiesemployment outcomes analysisstatistics managementanalytics management

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsgroup counselingindependent workgood judgmentcommitment to diversityhigh energy level