Director, Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono LW7838
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Gulfport, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Division
College of Law | Assessment & Professional Engagement
Department
Career&Professional Development-COL
Opening Date
05/13/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Job Description
Position Summary: The Director, Public Interest Careers and Pro bono supports Stetson University College of Law by:
Increasing/expanding the reach, range, depth, accessibility, and understanding of public interest careers available to Stetson Law students, establishing a scaffold and map for public interest law professional identity formation and for securing a public interest career.
Applying creativity, researching other law schools, and building bridges and connections to a range of external organizations and potential partners and resources to transform the offerings Stetson can offer to students aspiring to change the world and build a future.
Developing and implementing targeted career planning strategies, tools, and resources that serve purpose-driven and civic-minded students and graduates seeking a public interest career launch, including those that may require funding, support, and broad-based alumni involvement.
Ensuring that students exploring the public interest sector are able to access clear pathways, supportive mentors, competent advice and information, and events, programs, and conversations that satisfy their needs.
Building strong relationships with influencers and trailblazers and others who can help advance the public interest cause. This will require participation in national organizations and hosting forums, guest speakers, and other visible events.
Requirements:
Deep and personal understanding of attorney professional responsibility, full awareness of and experience with practices of self-assessment and reflection, and professional discipline normally gained and acquired through a legal education, bar examination, formation of professional identity, and licensure requiring character and fitness evaluation.
Legal language skills sufficient to communicate thoroughly and credibly with faculty, external lawyers, legal professionals, and government representatives and to evaluate the suitability of pro bono activities and supervision of those
The incumbent authors and teaches curricula relating to ABA education and academic standards, cultural competency relating to the interaction between attorney and client, and self-management for advocates. Therefore, familiarity with the accreditation process and meaning of the standards is required.
Ability to travel domestically, within the state of Florida and to other cities, and to navigate public transportation and accommodations.
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor and bar admission strongly preferred, master's or doctoral degree in education, public administration, or social services required if the candidate does not possess a JD; broad knowledge of the legal profession, 7 to 10 years combined or mixed experience in law practice or law school setting with student-facing responsibility
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.
This position is benefit eligible. Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.
Please visit our employee benefits webpage for more information.
Employer Stetson University
Division College of Law | Assessment & Professional Engagement Address 1401 61st Street S.
Gulfport, Florida, 33707
Phone 727-562-7345
Website https://www.stetson.edu/law/