Director of the Pre-Law Institute (Higher Education Associate)

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Title

Director of the Pre-Law Institute (Higher Education Associate)

Location/Department

Office of Undergraduate Studies

Position Detail

Managerial & Professional

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

$61,563 - $80,020

Web Site

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Notice Number

MP15078

Closing Date

Open until filled (Search reopened)

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The Director of the Pre-Law Institute reports to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and oversees the coordination and implementation of the College's pre-law initiatives. The Director is the principal college administrator responsible for the management, direction and implementation of the program.

The principal responsibilities of the Director include managerial, consultative, informational, evaluative and liaison functions:

• Establish and implement a comprehensive law school advisement model which begins in the freshman year.
• Develop, recommend and implement goals and objectives of the Office of Pre-Law Programs including support of Pre-Law Advisory Board and Law Society.
• Develop and implement mentoring, internship and other opportunities that support students’ professional goals including organizing pre-law advisement forums and workshops.
• Collect, analyze and report programmatic data and departmental activities in support of program evaluation and outcomes assessment; recommend changes based on findings.
• Design and create law school advisement materials, publications, newsletter and website.
• Oversee undergraduate student and alumni advising and counseling regarding academic and extra-curricular preparation.
• Act as a student advocate and liaison to law schools.
• Work with faculty to organize and implement Pre-Law Boot Camp and Moot Court Competition.
• Provide advisement and guidance for LSAT preparation, personal statements, referrals for recommendation, and the general application process.
• Oversee and coordinate the faculty advisement component through outreach to appropriate faculty and alumni to add depth to law school advisement.
• Seek and write grant proposals for new development initiatives.
• Establish strong relationships with relevant law schools and visit campuses.
• Attend forums, meetings, panels, and annual conferences.
• Join National Association of Pre-Law Advisors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Baccalaureate degree and at least six years of experience in higher education administration or related program development required (master's degree or JD strongly preferred). Excellent written, oral communication and computer skills required. Ability to function well in an energetic and creative team environment; a commitment to serving a diverse, urban student population; and ability to work effectively with students, members of the college community, and external constituents, such as Law School deans and bar associations, required.

TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter by the above closing date to:

Address:

Ms. Sandrine Dikambi
Office of Undergraduate Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 10^th Avenue - Room 634T
New York, New York 10019

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Title		Director of the Pre-Law Institute (Higher Education Associate)
Location/Department		Office of Undergraduate Studies

Position Detail		Managerial & Professional
FLSA Status		Exempt
Compensation		$61,563 - $80,020
Web Site		www.jjay.cuny.edu
Notice Number		MP15078
Closing Date		Open until filled (Search reopened)

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

	The Director of the Pre-Law Institute reports to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and oversees the coordination and implementation of the College's pre-law initiatives. The Director is the principal college administrator responsible for the management, direction and implementation of the program. The principal responsibilities of the Director include managerial, consultative, informational, evaluative and liaison functions: • Establish and implement a comprehensive law school advisement model which begins in the freshman year. • Develop, recommend and implement goals and objectives of the Office of Pre-Law Programs including support of Pre-Law Advisory Board and Law Society. • Develop and implement mentoring, internship and other opportunities that support students’ professional goals including organizing pre-law advisement forums and workshops. • Collect, analyze and report programmatic data and departmental activities in support of program evaluation and outcomes assessment; recommend changes based on findings. • Design and create law school advisement materials, publications, newsletter and website. • Oversee undergraduate student and alumni advising and counseling regarding academic and extra-curricular preparation. • Act as a student advocate and liaison to law schools. • Work with faculty to organize and implement Pre-Law Boot Camp and Moot Court Competition. • Provide advisement and guidance for LSAT preparation, personal statements, referrals for recommendation, and the general application process. • Oversee and coordinate the faculty advisement component through outreach to appropriate faculty and alumni to add depth to law school advisement. • Seek and write grant proposals for new development initiatives. • Establish strong relationships with relevant law schools and visit campuses. • Attend forums, meetings, panels, and annual conferences. • Join National Association of Pre-Law Advisors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

	Baccalaureate degree and at least six years of experience in higher education administration or related program development required (master's degree or JD strongly preferred). Excellent written, oral communication and computer skills required. Ability to function well in an energetic and creative team environment; a commitment to serving a diverse, urban student population; and ability to work effectively with students, members of the college community, and external constituents, such as Law School deans and bar associations, required.

TO APPLY		Send resume and cover letter by the above closing date to:
Address:		Ms. Sandrine Dikambi Office of Undergraduate Studies John Jay College of Criminal Justice 899 10^th Avenue - Room 634T New York, New York 10019