Assistant Dean, Pre-Professional Advising

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking an Assistant Dean for Pre-Professional Advising to guide undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine, law, and other professional fields. Responsibilities include advising on academic planning, preparing students for professional applications, and coordinating workshops. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in academic advising or support roles.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, career services, or student support.
• Experience advising pre-health or pre-law students specifically.

Responsibilities

• Advises pre-professional students on academic requirements and applications.
• Guides students in developing competitive applications for professional schools.
• Coordinates workshops and sessions on pre-professional topics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of pre-professional academic pathways

Advising technologies (e.g., Banner, Salesforce)

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field

Job description

Assistant Dean, Pre-Professional Advising

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Assistant Dean, Pre-Professional Advising

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate STEM Education, the Assistant Dean for Pre-Professional Advising provides guidance and support to undergraduate students pursuing careers in professional fields such as medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other health or graduate programs. The advisor assists students in academic planning, career exploration, and preparation for professional school applications.

Essential Functions

• Advises pre-professional students on academic requirements, course selection, extracurricular engagement, and application timelines.
• Guides students in developing competitive applications for professional schools, including personal statements, interviews, letters of recommendation, and standardized test preparation (e.g., MCAT, LSAT, GRE).
• Coordinates and leads workshops, information sessions, and panels on pre-professional topics.
• Stays current with trends, changes, and best practices in admissions to professional programs.
• Collaborates with faculty, student organizations, and campus departments to promote pre-professional student development.
• Maintains accurate advising records and tracks student progress.
• Serves as a liaison with professional schools and external partners to facilitate information sharing and networking opportunities, including experiential learning.
• Participates in new student orientation, open house events, and other recruitment or retention initiatives.
• Supports diverse student populations, including underrepresented and first-generation college students, in accessing pre-professional opportunities.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, career services, or student support.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of pre-professional academic pathways and professional school application processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a student-centered environment.
• Experience advising pre-health or pre-law students specifically.
• Ability to use advising technologies (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, and web management systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with application systems (AMCAS, AACOMAS, CASPA, LSAC, etc.).
• Event planning or program development experience.

Minimum Starting Salary

$75,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$90,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A959P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/14/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Walking

Running

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Pulling, pushing

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, career services, or student support?
  • Yes
  • No