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Assistant Director, Pre-Law and Pre-Health Advising


Job Location:

Binghamton, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 67000 - 67000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Director Pre-Law and Pre-Health Advising
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier publicR1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission outstanding academics facilities and community life -promotes extraordinary student success research and service; Binghamton University is where our students faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than abouthaving a great job -it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamtons collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence education innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics distinguished faculty who value cutting-edgeand community-engaged research teaching and serviceexceptional staff and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18000 students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology insight intellectual exploration and community service.

We are an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with this commitment we welcome all to apply including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Academic Advisor (SL-4)

Salary: $67000

The Assistant Director of Pre-Law andPre-Health Advising provides leadership supervision and strategic coordination for the universitys pre-professional advising programs. This role supervises a team of academic advisors supporting students pursuing law and health professions pathways and serves as the primary Pre-Law advisor for the campus. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with academic departments faculty and campus partners to ensure cohesive advising support for students in pre-law related majors and pre- health programs. The position plays a key role in program development assessment and student success initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Supervision
    • Supervise mentor and evaluate professional advisors within Pre-Law and Pre-Health advising.
    • Support onboarding training and ongoing professional development of advising staff.
    • Establish clear advising standards policies and procedures to ensure consistent high-quality service.
    • Assist in strategic planning and goal setting for pre-professional advising initiatives.
  • Primary Pre-Law Advising
    • Serve as the campuss lead Pre-Law advisor providing comprehensive advising on academic planning experiential preparation LSAT readiness application strategy personal statements résumé review and interview preparation.
    • Develop and deliver workshops law school information sessions and admissions programming.
    • Cultivate relationships with law schools admissions representatives and alumni.
    • Monitor national trends in legal education and admissions and integrate best practices into academic advising.
    • Coordinate annual Law School Fair.
  • Pre-Health Advising Oversight
    • Provide leadership and coordination for Pre-Health advising services supporting students pursuing medicine dentistry veterinary medicine physician assistant studies and related fields.
    • Ensure advising consistency related to course sequencing experiential preparation application timelines (e.g. centralized application services) and interview readiness.
    • Collaborate with staff to evaluate and enhance programming and student support resources.
  • Departmental Advising Coordination
    • Assist in the coordination of departmental advising as it relates to pre-law related majors and pre-health pathways.
    • Partner with department chairs faculty advisors and program directors to align curricular guidance with professional school expectations.
    • Support communication between central advising and academic departments to ensure clarity in messaging and student planning.
    • Contribute to campus-wide advising initiatives impacting pre-professional student populations.
Requirements:

  • Masters degree (or higher)
  • At least 3 years of experience in higher education or legal setting
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds including students faculty alumni and external partners
  • Knowledge and understanding of college student population
  • Experience planning organizing and delivering workshops fairs or other large-scale events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supervising advising staff
  • Familiarity with health professions advising
  • Experience collaborating with academic departments
  • Engagement in professional organizations related to advising or pre-professional education

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

BinghamtonUniversity is a tobacco-free campus.

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants:August 24 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter and
  3. Contact information for three professional references

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