Widener University
Associate Director of Bar Pass Programs - Delaware Law School
Widener University, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Job no:
493213Work type:
Full-timeLocation:
DelawareCategories:
Administrators
Widener University Delaware Law School invites applications for an Associate Director of Bar Pass Programs. Reporting to the Director of Bar Pass Programs, this twelve-month, administrative position will work closely with the Director, faculty, and administration to develop and implement programs to help students and alumni pass the bar examination and acquire the skills and abilities required to achieve success.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but not limited to) :Deliver programming for bar exam success for all students throughout their studies to maximize bar passageCollaborate with the Director of Bar Pass Programs to develop and revise programming for bar exam successEngage in student mentoring related to bar exam performance and strategies for successAdvise students on the bar application process, including timelines and requirementsMentor repeat bar examinees in their exam preparation and advising them on best practices for repeating the bar examImplement academic success programming and courses under guidance from the Directors of Academic SuccessProvide individual feedback and assessment to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparationCreate and facilitate workshops to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparationTeach Bar Exam Success, Writing Effectively for the Bar, and other courses based on curricular needsCompile and analyze bar examination data relating to graduates’ performance and recommend changes to address weaknessesTrack and mentor students during the commercial bar review periodsCoordinate and host an in-person simulated bar exam for students during bar reviewOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(education/training and experience required) :Required:J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and membership in a state bar with successful completion of a state bar examinationExcellent project management skills, organizational skills with attention to detail, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong service commitmentProficiency with Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated ability to build relationshipsWorks closely with the Academic Success Program Directors, helping to implement academic success programming and coursesEvaluate and facilitate collaborative discussions with administration, faculty and students; lead efforts on data collection and assessment.Performing other duties as assigned.Preferred:The successful candidate will have law school professional experience, preferably in the context of a law school bar support or academic success program, and a record of strong academic performance in law school. Experience in the practice of law is also preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:Position requires some evening teaching availability, up to 3 nights a week, depending on the semesterAvailability for exam proctoring, which may occasionally fall on a weekend.Ability to lift 20 lbsAll qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.EOE M/F/V/DAdvertised:
11 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
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Job no:
493213Work type:
Full-timeLocation:
DelawareCategories:
Administrators
Widener University Delaware Law School invites applications for an Associate Director of Bar Pass Programs. Reporting to the Director of Bar Pass Programs, this twelve-month, administrative position will work closely with the Director, faculty, and administration to develop and implement programs to help students and alumni pass the bar examination and acquire the skills and abilities required to achieve success.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but not limited to) :Deliver programming for bar exam success for all students throughout their studies to maximize bar passageCollaborate with the Director of Bar Pass Programs to develop and revise programming for bar exam successEngage in student mentoring related to bar exam performance and strategies for successAdvise students on the bar application process, including timelines and requirementsMentor repeat bar examinees in their exam preparation and advising them on best practices for repeating the bar examImplement academic success programming and courses under guidance from the Directors of Academic SuccessProvide individual feedback and assessment to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparationCreate and facilitate workshops to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparationTeach Bar Exam Success, Writing Effectively for the Bar, and other courses based on curricular needsCompile and analyze bar examination data relating to graduates’ performance and recommend changes to address weaknessesTrack and mentor students during the commercial bar review periodsCoordinate and host an in-person simulated bar exam for students during bar reviewOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(education/training and experience required) :Required:J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and membership in a state bar with successful completion of a state bar examinationExcellent project management skills, organizational skills with attention to detail, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong service commitmentProficiency with Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated ability to build relationshipsWorks closely with the Academic Success Program Directors, helping to implement academic success programming and coursesEvaluate and facilitate collaborative discussions with administration, faculty and students; lead efforts on data collection and assessment.Performing other duties as assigned.Preferred:The successful candidate will have law school professional experience, preferably in the context of a law school bar support or academic success program, and a record of strong academic performance in law school. Experience in the practice of law is also preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:Position requires some evening teaching availability, up to 3 nights a week, depending on the semesterAvailability for exam proctoring, which may occasionally fall on a weekend.Ability to lift 20 lbsAll qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.EOE M/F/V/DAdvertised:
11 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
#J-18808-Ljbffr