Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising

🇺🇸 Villanova, Pennsylvania 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $63K - $66K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ October 29th, 2026

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Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising. The role counsels and coaches students and recent alumni on career decisions, job searches, and preparing for law school and other graduate study, and serves as the university's pre-law advisor. The assistant director also builds career programs and events with faculty, staff, and student organizations across campus.

Highlights

Counsel and coach students and recent alumni on major exploration, job and internship searches, resumes and cover letters, and practice interviews, through individual appointments, drop-in hours, and group presentations.
Advise students applying to law school and other graduate programs, including guidance on personal statements and other application materials.
Run career events such as networking events, panels, and career fairs, along with pre-law programs like the Law School Fair, the Pre-Law Workshop Series, and Grad School 101.
Coordinate programming with student organizations including the Pre-Law Society, the Pre-Law Black Students Association, and Mock Trial.
Build relationships with law school admissions staff and pre-law professionals, and represent the Career Center with groups such as the Northeast Regional Pre-Law Advisors and LSAC.
Master's degree required, though a bachelor's degree plus additional relevant experience may substitute, along with at least 2 years of experience in education, human resources, communication, non-profit, or a related field and experience coordinating events.
Preferred qualifications include a master's in counseling, higher education, or human resources, knowledge of the law school admissions process, and familiarity with career services software such as Handshake.
Salary range of $63,000 to $66,000, with some evening and weekend work required.