Location
New Orleans, LA, United States
Posted on
Jul 22, 2014
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Director, Pre-Law Advising Center
The candidate will provide students with intensive academic and pre-professional advising. Responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of the Pre-Law Advising Center and may have opportunities to teach a pre-law course. Will design and implement all student services and oversee the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and placement of pre-law students. Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and will work closely with that office on all aspects of the position's responsibilities. Will represent the Pre-Law Center at student events and other programs, and work with the Pre-Law Advisory Committee in the design and implementation of all aspects of pre-law programming, including recruitment, orientation, advising, internships, LSAT preparation, and the planning and execution of workshops and summer institutes. Plan and manage all student recruitment efforts for the Pre-Law Advising Center. Serve as a principal advisor for pre-law students throughout their time. Monitor student progress in meeting coursework requirements, in preparing for the LSAT, and in completing applications to law school. Design, organize, and facilitate regular workshops with pre-law students. Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities such as events that bring guest speakers to campus, including practicing attorneys, legal advocates, law school personnel, and legal scholars. Identify internship opportunities for students, communicate with internship providers, and oversee the internship evaluation process. Supervise the design and execution of a summer institute for high achieving high school students interested in pursuing legal careers. Draft regular assessment reports on program activities and student progress. Manage the center's website and presence in social media. Authorize program expenditures, create and gain approval for the annual budget, monitor quarterly and annual expense reports.
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