Senior Academic Advisor, Pre-Law Advising

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Title:

Senior Academic Advisor (SL-4)

Salary: $64,474

Binghamton University is seeking a student-focused and motivated professional to be the next Senior Academic Advisor, Pre-Law Advisor. With an impressive 86% acceptance rate to law school, Binghamton University's Pre-Law Advising is recognized for delivering personalized advising, innovative programming, and strong partnerships across campus and beyond. Housed within Harpur Academic Advising, this position will lead robust pre‑law advising initiatives to support students' academic and professional goals while advancing the University's commitment to student success.

The Senior Academic Advisor will meet with undergraduate students and recent alumni interested in attending law school or pursuing legal careers, providing expert guidance on academic preparation, application strategy, and professional development. This position works closely with faculty, advisors, and staff in a busy, collaborative environment to ensure students have access to robust resources and opportunities. Responsibilities of the Senior Academic Advisor, Pre‑Law Advising are as follows:

• Provide individualized advising on personal statements, law school selection, and application timelines.
• Provide information on the curricular and co‑curricular opportunities required to develop the skills and experiences required for success in law school.
• Assist pre-law students and alums with the law school application process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, LSATs, etc.
• Provide support and offer relevant resources for underrepresented students.
• Advise on the financial aspects of law school, including costs and income expectations.
• Provide general academic advising to pre‑law students, if appropriate.
• Serve as the departmental liaison to specific Harpur College departments.

• Connect with pre-law student groups and faculty.
• Coordinate communication with the Harpur Law Council and other alumni in the legal field. Participate in Harpur Law Council meetings several times per year, some of which are held in New York City.
• Maintain and promote a network of faculty, attorneys and law students as advising resources.
• Connect with pre‑law advisors and law school admissions representatives.
• Create and lead the BU pre‑law advisory council, made up of faculty, advisors, students and other campus personnel connected with law school advising and career readiness.
• Participate in the Northeast Association of Pre‑Law Advisors (NAPLA).

• Coordinate the annual campus Law Day with the Fleishman Center…