Baylor University is seeking a Pre-Law Program Manager to support the mission and vision of the University under the Office of Undergraduate Success within the Paul L. Foster Success Center. The Pre-Law Program Manager serves in the complex and important process of preparing Baylor undergraduates for entrance to law school, helping students with understanding the legal profession, readying them for the rigors of law school, and assisting with applications to cohort programs and law schools.
A Master's Degree and two years of relevant work experience is required. A Juris Doctor Degree (JD) and five years of experience is preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
Advising
Current and prospective Pre-Law students
Teaching first-year and upper-level classes (STL 1101 and STL 1102)
Helping students to understand the legal profession and preparing them for the law school application
Recruiting
Networking with alumni, local attorneys, prospective students
Promotion work for the Pre-Law Program through social media and events
Administration
Engage with current students with regular programming, hosting LSAT prep events, serving as faculty sponsor for Pre-Law Society (PLS)
Track pre-law student statistics
Supervising
Supervise law student(s) who work 10 hours a week assisting with advice on readying for law school and preparing applications as well as in choosing majors, minors, programs, clubs, and courses that are best suited to the students' abilities, passions, and vocational goals
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us: Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.