Job Description Summary

The Pre-Law Advisor supports Miami University pre-law students in career exploration and preparation for law school applications. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, on-campus administrative staff position on an eleven-month contract (August to June), with occasional evening or weekend activities.

Job Description

Duties include:

• Informing and advising students about legal careers and preparation for law school applications.

• Assisting in creating or presenting educational materials and sessions on pre-law topics.

• Enthusiastically promoting the Pre-Law Center and Miami University to prospective students.

• Planning, organizing, and executing large events such as law fairs and guest lectures.

• Supporting the Director in programming and events for Alumni Advisory Board and alumni engagement.

• Assisting in teaching career exploration classes.

• Participating in training for LSAC.org and law school-specific advising, as well as ongoing professional development.

• Analyzing student data to adjust programming and admissions outcomes, prepare initial reports for university and alumni constituencies.

• Providing support and resources to the director and other university constituencies.

• Other duties as assigned by the director.

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.

Miami University Values Statement
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.

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 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
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree, earned by start date.

Consideration will be given given to candidates with:  

• Master’s in academic advising, higher education administration, college student personnel, psychological counseling, student affairs, or related fields;

• Pre-law or pre-professional advising experience in a college setting;

• Experience working with prospective students in a college setting;

• Work experience in a university or college setting;

• Prior experience (more than 3 years) of career counseling or advising;

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous priorities;

• Ability to use and learn new technology and adapt to changing technology quickly;

• Proficiency with MS Office and virtual meeting tools;

• Experience with tools such as: Banner, Student Success Collaborative (Navigate 360), WorkDay, LMS (Canvas).

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Salary Range:

Minimum: $44,000
Maximum: $48,000

Required Application Documents

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries may be directed to Elizabeth Zimmerman, Director, Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education, at zimmerew@miamioh.edu

Review of applications will begin on June 16th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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