Director of Pre-Law Pathways & Pipeline Initiatives

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana seeks a Director of its Pre-Law Office to expand access to legal education and increase law school enrollment. The Director will lead advising, programming, and partnerships with law schools to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in law, public policy, and justice.

The role emphasizes individualized student advising, LSAT preparation guidance, collaboration with campus offices, and building a robust pre-law community through events and

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized advising to undergraduate students at all stages of their pre‑law journey, from exploratory freshmen to applicants finalizing submissions.
• Guide students through all components of the law school application: school selection, résumé development, personal statement and addenda, letters of recommendation strategy, and interview preparation.
• Advise students on LSAT preparation resources, study timelines, score improvement strategies, and test‑optional policies at target institutions; make informed referrals to prep programs as appropriate.
• Conduct in‑depth personal statement workshops and one‑on‑one editing sessions, helping students craft compelling, authentic narratives that reflect their Xavier experience and sense of purpose.
• Track application outcomes for all pre‑law students and maintain accurate, longitudinal records to inform program strategy and institutional reporting.

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana seeks a Director of its Pre-Law Office to expand access to legal education and increase law school enrollment. The Director will lead advising, programming, and partnerships with law schools to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in law, public policy, and justice.

The role emphasizes individualized student advising, LSAT preparation guidance, collaboration with campus offices, and building a robust pre-law community through events and