Director of Professional Development and Leadership - 20260405S

Villanova University Director of Professional Development and Leadership Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260405S Position Title: Director of Professional Development and Leadership Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 241-Law School Instruction Position Summary: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Professional Development and Leadership, the Director of Professional Development and Leadership plays a central role in preparing law students for successful, fulfilling careers. As a highly visible member of the Law School's Professional Development team, this position combines classroom teaching and innovative program development to help students build the professional competencies and leadership skills essential to thrive in the legal profession. Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean and Faculty Director, the Director designs, teaches, and continuously enhances the Law School's comprehensive Professional Development curriculum and related programming. Through frequent and meaningful engagement with students, the Director delivers workshops, facilitates learning opportunities, and supports students in developing a strong professional identity grounded in the values, ethics, judgment, and responsibilities of the legal profession. The Director plays a key role in fostering students' professional identity formation, helping them connect their personal values and strengths with the competencies and expectations of the legal profession while preparing them to navigate an evolving legal landscape with confidence and integrity. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' academic experience, professional identity formation, and long-term success as lawyers and leaders. Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286639995 / 27-2012.00 Producers and Directors