What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Professional Development position at The University of Tulsa?
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Position Information
Position Title
Director of Professional Development
Job Description
The University of Tulsa College of Law seeks a Director of Professional Development. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position leading the department in the delivery of a comprehensive professional development program for students and alumni of the College of Law.
This position is responsible for providing career and professional development counseling to students, recent graduates, and alumni; office management and planning for special projects; participation on multiple law school planning and assessment committees; collecting, reviewing, and maintaining graduate employment information for annual reporting required by the ABA, NALP, US News & World Report, and other relevant accrediting bodies; performs as Adjunct Instructor for Dean’s Seminar during both Fall and Spring semesters for all incoming law students, including meeting one-on-one with every law student; coordinate with Associate Director for all professional development programming provided to students throughout the year; conducts employer outreach and maintains relationships with firms, governmental organizations, non profit organizations, and more to increase opportunities for the students both during and after law school.
Specific Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for providing career and professional development counseling to students, recent graduates, and alumni; office management and planning for special projects; participation on multiple law school planning and assessment committees; collecting, reviewing, and maintaining graduate employment information for annual reporting required by the ABA, NALP, US News & World Report, and other relevant accrediting bodies; performs as Adjunct Instructor for Dean’s Seminar during both Fall and Spring semesters for all incoming law students, including meeting one-on-one with every law student; coordinate with Associate Director for all professional development programming provided to students throughout the year; conducts employer outreach and maintains relationships with firms, governmental organizations, non profit organizations, and more to increase opportunities for the students both during and after law school.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide career and professional development counseling to students, recent graduates, and alumni, including meeting one-on-one with every law student at least three times during law school.
- Office management and planning for special projects
- Participation on multiple law school planning and assessment committees
- Collecting, reviewing, and maintaining graduate employment information for annual reporting required by the ABA, NALP, US News & World Report, and other relevant accrediting bodies.
- Adjunct Instructor for Dean’s Seminar during both Fall and Spring semesters for all incoming law students, including meeting one-on-one with every law student.
- Coordinate with Associate Director for all professional development programming provided to students throughout the year.
- Conduct employer outreach and maintain relationships with firms, governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, and more to increase opportunities for our students both during and after law school, including out-of-state travel.
- Serve on boards and committees of multiple outside organizations on behalf of the law school including OBA, TCBA, NALP, and Sunbelt.
- Advise and collaborate with student organizations to co-host events such as job fairs, consortiums, speaker panels, informational sessions, and workshops.
- Manage Professional Development Office budget.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree and 5 years of related experience
Juris Doctorate degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements:
Experience working in a higher education environment; experience working with students in career planning, professional development or closely related field.
Experience working in a higher education environment; experience working with students in career planning, professional development or closely related field.
Physical Demands
Standard office environment; minimum physical requirements.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1151P
Open Date
10/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
