Job Title
Director, Pre-Law Education
Department
Associate Dean Social Science
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$76,000
Position Salary Maximum
$95,000
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2026-06-08Miami University’s College of Arts and Science (CAS) seeks a Director for the Henry Center for Pre-Law Education. The Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the program, including management of the Sue Henry Pre-Law Suite and the program budget. This role works in close coordination with the CAS Dean’s Office, CAS Advising, the Center for Career Exploration and Success, and departmental faculty to ensure comprehensive mentoring and professional development for students with pre-law interests.
Essential Duties
Provide individual and group advising for current undergraduates and alumnae/i, focusing on academic preparation, general career readiness, LSAT readiness, and the law school application and acceptance process.
Teach, coordinate, and develop specialized courses and instructional materials related to the study of law as administered by the Center.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Pre-Law Alumni Advisory Board and the Mock Trial program; collaborate with the University Development Office on fundraising and alumni engagement.
Coordinate and solicit diverse experiential opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and research. Oversee signature events such as the annual Law Day and symposiums.
Regularly analyze Law School Admission Council (LSAC) data to present findings to the Advisory Board and prepare annual reports for the CAS Dean regarding admissions trends and program effectiveness.
Manage the Center’s budget and provide direct supervision to a pre-law advisor dedicated to the Center, undergraduate student workers, and graduate practicum students.
Partner with the Office of Admission to support student recruitment and retention; collaborate with University Communications and Marketing to manage program resources and external messaging.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with law school admissions officers and represent Miami University within relevant professional associations.
Provide training and resources for pre-law advisors across various academic departments and serve as a formal advisor to student pre-law organizations as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Doctoral or Professional degree in Law (JD).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of law school.
Knowledge of law school administration process.
Desired:
Prior experience and record of success in working with pre-law students and undergraduate pre-law programming.
Skills pertinent to engaging students in general career and academic advising.
Skills and experience in engaging alumni.
Understanding of and experience with university academic environments.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
Submit cover letter that describes qualifications and relevant experience and a vision for the Pre-Law Center and resume
Special Instructions (if applicable)
For inquiries, please contact Susan Brehm (bakerse1@MiamiOH.edu). Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
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Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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.
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