Albany Law School invites applications for a collaborative and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead all facets of the HR function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure that human resource programs effectively support the mission, culture, and long-term sustainability of the institution. The Director partners with senior leadership to align workforce strategy with institutional goals while ensuring operational excellence across recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and organizational development.

 

Please note that some of these documents may be combined and uploaded as a single PDF. If you need assistance submitting your application materials, please contact hr@albanylaw.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by April 3, 2026, will receive priority consideration; however, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

 

Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States.

 

Apply now to be part of Albany Law’s next chapter of excellence.