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Mid level career development specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own coaching programs end to end, guide junior staff, and shape learning strategies with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Education, with Brescia University, Westcliff University, and Onondaga Community College competing for career development specialists at this level now.
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See related jobsPosting Number STA00837PO26
Job Family Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function Career Services
USC Market Title Career Development Administrator
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Assoc. Dir. C&PD, Judicial Clerkships
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division School of Law
Department LAW School of Law
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRH - $64,827 $81,034 $97,241
Anticipated Hiring Range salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* M-F 8:30am-5pm with an hour for lunch.
* Some weekends and nights to accommodate the department’s events.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
The Associate Director of Career & Professional Development serves as the lead advisor for judicial clerkships and oversees clerkship advising, programming, and related initiatives. This position provides individualized career counseling to students and alumni pursuing state and federal judicial clerkships, helping them identify and secure opportunities that align with their interests, qualifications, and professional goals. The Associate Director manages the Judicial Scholars Program and collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the judiciary to develop and deliver clerkship-focused programming, workshops, networking events, and professional development initiatives. The Associate Director also creates and maintains resources that support judicial clerkship applications, job searches, and career planning. In partnership with the Office of Career & Professional Development team, the Associate Director contributes to employer outreach and relationship-building efforts that enhance employment opportunities for students and graduates. The position supports the collection, management, and analysis of employment data to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements. The Associate Director must demonstrate proficiency in career services and data management platforms, including 12twenty and Microsoft Excel, and maintain accurate records through effective data collection and reporting practices. The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development & Leadership.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* J.D. with at least ten years practice experience in the public or private sector OR other degree with at least five years experience in law school career services or legal recruitment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Employee must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must be able to work in a professional manner with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
* Must have ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students.
* Must adapt to various personalities and needs.
* Must have or be willing to build relevant professional knowledge, including knowledge of traditional and nontraditional legal employment options.
* Must understand or be willing to learn about various employment settings and their hiring criteria and methods.
* Must be willing to build knowledge in a wide range of practice areas in order to assist students in their career planning.
* Must be able to develop strategies to meet employment goals in changing market and economic conditions.
* Must be willing to learn NALP principles and standards and ABA employment reporting protocols.
* Must have planning and organizational skills.
* Must be able to set priorities, maintain deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Must have problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment.
* Must be able to weigh options. Prefer an employee who is creative, innovative, and enthusiastic in exploring new ways to provide career development support to students and optimize law school’s employment outcomes.
* Must be proficient in data collection and analysis.
* Must be proficient or willing to quickly become proficient in software packages such as 12Twenty, Excel, and others.
Job Duties
Provide career counseling to current students and alumni, including guidance with job search strategies, writing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Lead the office’s judicial clerkship initiatives. Design, develop, and produce resources and tools to assist students in obtaining post-graduate judicial clerkships. Serve as the office’s main judicial clerkship advisor. Stay up-to-date on judicial clerkship hiring trends and systems, such as OSCAR, and advise the other C&PD advisors on updates and trends in the market. Develop programs and initiatives to increase student knowledge of judicial clerkship opportunities and advise students on the application process and timeline.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Develop educational programming and print and online resources to assist students with developing job search skills, learning about opportunities for law school graduates, and understanding the critical competencies necessary for success in these positions. Plan and execute networking opportunities for students.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Assist in and support the execution of the office’s employer relations strategy by connecting with legal employers, cultivating employer contacts for state, regional, and national employment opportunities, and representing the School of Law at bar meetings, conferences, and professional development programs and collaborative activities with representatives from other law schools, legal employers, NALP, and appropriate industry associations.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Assist Asst. Dean with collection of employment data for reporting to ABA, NALP, and US News & World Report. Execute data collection and analysis in 12Twenty, Excel, and other software packages.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Additional duties as assigned
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/01/2027
Job Open Date 11/10/2026
Job Close Date 12/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number STA00837PO26
Job Family Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function Career Services
USC Market Title Career Development Administrator
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Assoc. Dir. C&PD, Judicial Clerkships
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division School of Law
Department LAW School of Law
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRH - $64,827 $81,034 $97,241
Anticipated Hiring Range salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* M-F 8:30am-5pm with an hour for lunch.
* Some weekends and nights to accommodate the department’s events.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
The Associate Director of Career & Professional Development serves as the lead advisor for judicial clerkships and oversees clerkship advising, programming, and related initiatives. This position provides individualized career counseling to students and alumni pursuing state and federal judicial clerkships, helping them identify and secure opportunities that align with their interests, qualifications, and professional goals. The Associate Director manages the Judicial Scholars Program and collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the judiciary to develop and deliver clerkship-focused programming, workshops, networking events, and professional development initiatives. The Associate Director also creates and maintains resources that support judicial clerkship applications, job searches, and career planning. In partnership with the Office of Career & Professional Development team, the Associate Director contributes to employer outreach and relationship-building efforts that enhance employment opportunities for students and graduates. The position supports the collection, management, and analysis of employment data to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements. The Associate Director must demonstrate proficiency in career services and data management platforms, including 12twenty and Microsoft Excel, and maintain accurate records through effective data collection and reporting practices. The Associate Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development & Leadership.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* J.D. with at least ten years practice experience in the public or private sector OR other degree with at least five years experience in law school career services or legal recruitment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Employee must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
* Must be able to work in a professional manner with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
* Must have ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students.
* Must adapt to various personalities and needs.
* Must have or be willing to build relevant professional knowledge, including knowledge of traditional and nontraditional legal employment options.
* Must understand or be willing to learn about various employment settings and their hiring criteria and methods.
* Must be willing to build knowledge in a wide range of practice areas in order to assist students in their career planning.
* Must be able to develop strategies to meet employment goals in changing market and economic conditions.
* Must be willing to learn NALP principles and standards and ABA employment reporting protocols.
* Must have planning and organizational skills.
* Must be able to set priorities, maintain deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Must have problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment.
* Must be able to weigh options. Prefer an employee who is creative, innovative, and enthusiastic in exploring new ways to provide career development support to students and optimize law school’s employment outcomes.
* Must be proficient in data collection and analysis.
* Must be proficient or willing to quickly become proficient in software packages such as 12Twenty, Excel, and others.
Job Duties
Provide career counseling to current students and alumni, including guidance with job search strategies, writing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Lead the office’s judicial clerkship initiatives. Design, develop, and produce resources and tools to assist students in obtaining post-graduate judicial clerkships. Serve as the office’s main judicial clerkship advisor. Stay up-to-date on judicial clerkship hiring trends and systems, such as OSCAR, and advise the other C&PD advisors on updates and trends in the market. Develop programs and initiatives to increase student knowledge of judicial clerkship opportunities and advise students on the application process and timeline.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Develop educational programming and print and online resources to assist students with developing job search skills, learning about opportunities for law school graduates, and understanding the critical competencies necessary for success in these positions. Plan and execute networking opportunities for students.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Assist in and support the execution of the office’s employer relations strategy by connecting with legal employers, cultivating employer contacts for state, regional, and national employment opportunities, and representing the School of Law at bar meetings, conferences, and professional development programs and collaborative activities with representatives from other law schools, legal employers, NALP, and appropriate industry associations.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Assist Asst. Dean with collection of employment data for reporting to ABA, NALP, and US News & World Report. Execute data collection and analysis in 12Twenty, Excel, and other software packages.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Additional duties as assigned
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/01/2027
Job Open Date 11/10/2026
Job Close Date 12/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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How do I get a mid level career development specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight programs you designed and launched, coaching relationships you led independently, and measurable outcomes like retention improvements or completion rates. Tailor your resume to show that you've moved beyond task execution into driving results. Mid level postings prioritize candidates who can point to specific initiatives they owned from planning through delivery.
Which companies hire mid level career development specialists?
Companies hiring mid level career development specialists right now include Brescia University, Westcliff University, and Onondaga Community College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among organizations with established learning and development functions, including large employers, healthcare systems, and professional services firms that invest in internal talent pipelines.
Are there remote mid level career development specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 0% of mid level career development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's strong suitability for virtual coaching and digital program delivery. On-site roles remain common in sectors like healthcare and higher education, where in-person engagement is central to the work.
How do I move up to a mid level career development specialist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate skill building over several years. The clearest path involves deepening your expertise in career coaching frameworks, taking on full ownership of a program or cohort, and generating measurable outcomes you can speak to. Earning a credential like a Certified Career Counselor designation and volunteering for cross-functional projects accelerates the transition by demonstrating readiness for independent scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level career development specialists?
Mid Level career development specialist roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, structured workforces or student populations that require ongoing career programming, coaching infrastructure, and professional development initiatives led by experienced practitioners.