Assistant Director of Academic Support and Bar Preparation

The University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Academic Support and Bar Preparation will implement a comprehensive academic support program and develop and oversee bar exam preparation programming. This role involves providing academic counseling and bar advising, teaching relevant courses, and collaborating with faculty to ensure students are prepared for the Next Gen bar exam. The position also includes providing guidance and professional development for faculty on bar exam preparation strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Bar of any jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship.
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in legal pedagogy, student learning assessment, legal education pedagogy, and bar readiness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive academic support program, including skills workshops, individual and group academic coaching, and early intervention strategies.
• Develop and oversee bar exam preparation programming, including skills-based courses, commercial bar prep coordination, diagnostic assessments, and individualized study plans.
• Provide academic counseling and bar advising to students, particularly those at academic risk or first-generation law students.
• Teach academic support and bar preparation courses in the law school curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to align teaching strategies, assessments, and course content with the skills and competencies tested on the Next Gen bar exam.
• Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for faculty to help prepare students for success on the evolving format of the bar exam.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree