Pre-Law Advisor

Job Title: Pre-Law Advisor

Department: College of Arts and Science Support

Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salary

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Job Description Summary

The Pre-Law Advisor supports Miami University's pre-law students in career exploration and preparation for law school applications. This is a full-time on-campus administrative staff position on a ten-month contract, with occasional evening or weekend activities.

Job Description

The Pre-Law Advisor will:

• Inform and advise students about legal careers and preparation for law school applications. Analyze student data to adjust programming. Assist in creating or presenting educational materials and sessions on pre-law topics. Promote the Pre-Law Center and Miami University to prospective students. Plan, organize, and execute large events such as law fairs and guest lectures. Serve as an instructor for up to one course per semester. Provide support and resources to the director and other university constituencies. Other duties as assigned by the director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Master’s or graduate degree in academic advising, higher ed administration, student affairs, related fields, or JD; 1 year of experience in a university or college advising setting; must be eligible to work in the United States.

Consideration may be given to candidates with pre-law or pre-professional advising experience; experience working with diverse student populations; excellent communication skills; experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS; e.g., Canvas), EAB student advising software, MS Office, and virtual meeting tools.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries may be directed to Susan Brehm, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science, bakerse1@miamioh.edu.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
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