Careers at Drexel

Job Summary

Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law seeks an Assistant Director for Kline’s new undergraduate Law major; one of only about a half-dozen such programs in the United States. We seek an experienced student advisor and creative thinker who will work collaboratively with Law School and University offices and independently to meet immediate deadlines and pursue long-term projects that support students’ academic success and continued development of the program.

The Assistant Director serves as the primary academic advisor to students enrolled in this highly interdisciplinary program. This role is instrumental in expanding our curriculum and ensuring student academic success. We are proud that the undergraduate Law program was named Drexel’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement Outstanding Education Partner for 2025, and ideally seek an individual excited to help the program continue to develop innovative, exciting experiential learning opportunities, in addition to student advising responsibilities.

In just three years the program has grown to well over 100 majors and almost 70 minors. Experience and ability to connect effectively with a diverse student body is important: about 70% of our students are people of color, about 60% are women, about half our majors are first-generation college students, and about half are from low-income families. We look forward to meeting dynamic, enthusiastic candidates eager to help our terrific students meet their academic goals.

This position reports directly to Kline’s Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education.

Essential Functions

• Advise students on degree requirements for major and minor, course selection, and track progress toward completion, often in consultation with other academic units;
• Develop relationships with and provide referrals for students to appropriate campus resources (including tutoring, counseling, disability resources, study abroad, civic engagement);
• Communicate with student and faculty about upcoming academic deadlines;
• Create workshops and other engagement opportunities to support students’ academic and personal success;
• Collect information about and support students in applying for fellowships and other post-graduate opportunities;
• Participate in InterCollege Advising meetings and professional development opportunities;
• Assist Admissions Office with Transfer Credit Evaluations as needed. 
• Organize and disseminate information about academic opportunities for undergrads;
• Produce regular communications for the undergraduate Law community;
• Support the Associate Dean and other staff with varied tasks related to Drexel’s Academic Transformation;
• Identify and assist in developing experiential learning opportunities based on student interest and faculty expertise;
• Correspond with and schedule course offerings in consultation with undergraduate faculty and the Registrar’s Office;
• Work with Law School staff to coordinate on adjunct faculty including drafting adjunct appointment contracts, preparing and monitoring hiring forms, coordinating on-boarding process;
• Coordinate with all faculty on syllabi collection, room and final exam requests;
• Update schedule as needed each term; 
• Assist with undergraduate admissions, recruiting, and orientation (note: requires occasional weekend hours); 
• Maintain program records and prepare reports based on university data;
• Prepare written correspondence, memoranda, and reports for the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education as requested;
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in higher education advising and/or administration; experience at Drexel is a significant plus
• Proficiency with technologies including Office 365, MS Teams, Banner, and Hyperion;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a great sense of humor;
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds with varied career goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490.00 - $71,230.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.