Director, Pre-Law Education

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

Director providing oversight for the Henry Center for Pre-Law Education at Miami University. Advising undergraduates and developing law-related courses, while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $76,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral or Professional degree in Law (JD)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of law school
Knowledge of law school administration process
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.

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Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

law school application processLSAT readinessdata analysisbudget managementevent coordinationcourse developmentacademic advisingmentoringresearch coordinationstudent recruitment

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationrelationship buildingleadershiporganizational skillsengagement skillstraining skillsadvising skillspublic speaking

Certifications

Doctoral degree in Law (JD)