Associate Director of Academic Success and Advising

New York University•New York, NY

1d•$77,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Academic Success and Advising serves as a key member of the Office of Student Affairs and is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs and services that promote academic achievement, student persistence, bar readiness, and overall student success among NYU Law students. The Associate Director provides individualized academic coaching, advising, and support to students throughout their law school experience, with particular attention to students navigating academic challenges, significant academic transitions, and preparation for bar admission. The Director collaborates closely with Academic Services, faculty, Career Services, Graduate Affairs, the Moses Center, and other university partners to ensure students receive coordinated support throughout their academic journey. The Associate Director serves as a central resource for academic success and advising initiatives and is responsible for identifying emerging student needs, developing interventions, assessing outcomes, and advancing a comprehensive student success strategy for the Law School.

Requirements

Master's Degree
5+ years progressively responsible experience in legal education, student affairs, academic support, academic advising, bar success, or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal education and the law student experience.
Strong counseling, coaching, advising, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and administrators.
Experience developing and implementing programs, initiatives, or interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
5+ years experience working directly with law students in academic support, bar success, student affairs, or advising roles.
Experience utilizing student success data to develop and assess interventions.
Experience supporting students from a broad range of educational backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and assessing programs and services that promote academic achievement, student persistence, bar readiness, and overall student success.
Providing individualized academic coaching, advising, and support to students.
Collaborating with Academic Services, faculty, Career Services, Graduate Affairs, the Moses Center, and other university partners.
Serving as a central resource for academic success and advising initiatives.
Identifying emerging student needs, developing interventions, and assessing outcomes.
Advancing a comprehensive student success strategy for the Law School.