Reporting to the Director of the Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) and joining the P-PAC team, the P-PAC Pre-Law Advisor will perform a variety of advising, programming, and administrative functions to assist in the daily operations and goals of the Pre-Professional Advising Center. The advisor will provide students with guidance, support, advising and coaching as students EXPLORE a career in law, PREPARE for, and go through the competitive APPLICATION process for Law School. The advisor will help with the creation, delivery and coordination of pre-law programming, events, resources, and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• The P-PAC Pre-Law Advisor will work with the Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) to conduct 1:1 and group pre-law/pre-professional advising and coaching for students interested in exploring, preparing, and applying to law school. The advisor may work with students from differing majors and grade levels. The advisor will maintain student records, complete notes and provide follow-ups pertaining to student goals, and both initiate and prepare resources for students, administrators, and faculty.
• This position advises all students interested in a career in law, who come from a variety of majors, on the recommended courses, preparation for entrance exams (LSAT), and admissions requirements for Law School.
• The advisor helps students find opportunities to develop as a pre-law student and to become a competitive applicant for law school. This individual will promote experiential learning opportunities and other pre-professional- related opportunities to students. The advisor will coordinate with the Career Center (for internships) and other campus partners to ensure the student is provided with holistic advising and opportunities.
• The advisor will work closely with students going through the law school application process providing students with proactive information, resources, application timelines, review of personal statements, and complete review of application materials. The advisor will monitor students' progress towards completion of the law school application process
• Assists in the development and delivery of pre-law programming, events, and workshops. Conducts data collection and analytic support assessment to measure effectiveness and student satisfaction with current programs and events
• This individual will assist with PPAC programming, which may include hosting, presenting, confirming speakers, co-sponsors, rooms, and other logistics.
• This advisor will collaborate with other advisors, admissions, registrar, department chairs, faculty, deans, and other university personnel, and represent PPAC to internal and external constituencies. This includes acting as a referral for students to other campus support services, offering data trends on student performance and recommendations, participating in committees, as well as broadening student learning by enhancing an inclusive and supportive environment through community engagement and collaborative partnerships.
• This individual will attend and participate in Open Houses, Admissions Day, events, and programming in representation of the Professional Advising Center on weekends and evenings, when needed.
• Assists with monitoring of the P-PAC email account, writing the P-PAC weekly E-Newsletter, student outreach, and the P-PAC social media page
• The advisor will maintain student records, complete advising notes and provide follow ups pertaining to student goals and initiate, prepare resources for students, administrators, and faculty.
• The P-PAC advisor supports the execution of the P-PAC goals and the daily functions of the center
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience working in a higher education/ pre-law/ law education setting or similar organization; preferably in advising, counseling, student services, or program development
Desired Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity and experience working with pre-law students
• Familiarity and experience with Law programs
• Experience with program development and student outreach
• Familiarity with current understanding of core concepts, values, and competencies of advising diverse students
Salary Grade:
AD160 - Administrative
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.