Pre-Law Advisor/Law Ready Associate Director (AS9864)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
DeLand, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Division
Academic Affairs | College of Arts & Sciences
Department
Dean of School of Arts & Sciences
Opening Date
08/31/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A -- Pay Grade: 06
Job Description
The Pre-Law Advisor/Law Ready Associate Director works with the Law Ready Director to support Stetson University by designing and directing initiatives to promote the mission and goals of the Law Ready program. Serving as a member of the Law Ready Team within Academic Affairs, the Pre-Law Advisor/Law Ready Associate Director is the focal position responsible for designing and implementing all efforts to ensure success for students interested in a law-related career. Serves as the primary admissions counselor for Law Ready and as the central student advisor for all Law Ready students. Coordinates and manages student pre-law organizations. In alignment with Stetson's Strategic Priorities, the Pre-Law Advisor/Law Ready Associate Director will design, implement, and advance programs that promote contemporary, integrative and engaged learning, as well as student success and well-being.
Start Date: 10/1/2026
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a Pre-Law Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the Law Ready program. Provides guidance on the field of law, how to excel in the first year, exploring majors, engaging in experiential learning, and pathways to law school. Supports students by helping with LSAT readiness, law school application preparation (e.g., resumes, personal statements, and other writing samples), application timelines, potential school research, and assisting with law school financial planning. Maintains detailed advising notes in the University's system and communicates, as needed, with students' major academic advisor. Participates in pre-law information, outreach, and programming initiatives in coordination with the Law Ready Director. Assists with University-wide Advisor education programs.
- Participates in actively recruiting prospective students to the Law Ready program. Partners with Admissions to design novel and effective recruitment programming and materials. Attends and presents at University recruitment events and participates in individual meetings with prospective students and families. May involve some travel to off-campus recruitment events and related opportunities. Maintains websites and digital communications for Law Ready.
- Directs and manages the 4+3/3+3 Pathway Cohort program. Communicates and meets with students in these programs to ensure they are maintaining adequate progress to meet required benchmarks. Designs and implements additional student support programming to promote success. Actively recruits prospective and current students into these pathways. Coordinates with Stetson College of Law Admissions on updates to the program.
- Assists the Law Ready Director in all aspects related to the success of the Mock Trial and Moot Court teams. Serves as primary coordinator of team logistics, including student recruitment, coach recruitment and support, competition planning, travel coordination and budget management.
- Serves as the staff advisor for the Law Ready Executive Council. Helps coordinate and support the activities of all Pre-Law related student groups, including Mock Trial, Moot Court, Phi Alpha Theta, Black Law Student Association, and the LatinX Law Student Association.
- Partners with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to track, analyze and produce reports on key Law Ready metrics, including recruitment, student success, and post-graduation outcomes.
- Works with the Law Ready Director to organize annual events, such as Law Ready Orientation, Law Ready Homecoming event, and the Senior Decision Panel.
- Provides ongoing information and updates on law school admission trends relevant to Stetson students and the Law Ready program. Actively follows relevant changes to policies impacting students applying to law school. Attends conferences and workshops to maintain industry best practices.
- Collaborates with the Law Ready Director to advance initiatives that further the goals and mission of Law Ready.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to use University database systems to compile pertinent academic information and maintain confidentiality.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn other computing software systems.
- Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple work assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Ability to deal with people in a calm, confident manner and with complete objectivity.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, supervisors, and interdepartmental personnel.
- Attention to detail with a high standard of integrity.
- Support the University's Mission and Values in their role.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required; J.D. or related advanced degree strongly preferred.
- At least two years of experience in higher education setting working with students.
- Must possess current driver license and an insurable driving record through the University's insurance provide.
- Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Experience in student academic advising, ideally with a pre-law focus.
- Experience in communicating with or working directly with law schools.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to respond to questions in a group setting in a clear and thorough manner.
- Experience managing and supporting student groups and organizations.
- Knowledge of effective budget management practices.
- Ability to offer law-related courses to undergraduates when needed.
- Direct experience participating in or advising/coaching Mock Trial or Moot Court competitive teams.
Work Environment: Work primarily in a professional office setting with frequent interaction with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position requires managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating across academic departments. Occasional evening or weekend participation in student programs, recruitment activities, and special events may be required.
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.
This position is benefit eligible. Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.
Please visit our employee benefits webpage for more information.
Employer Stetson University
Division Academic Affairs | College of Arts & Sciences Address 421 N. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, Florida, 32723
Phone 386-822-8710
Website https://www.stetson.edu/