Legal Education Advisor

American University•Washington, DC

1d•$76,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Education Advisor (LEA) promotes the academic excellence of American University Washington College of Law students from matriculation through graduation. The LEA provides individualized academic-progress advising to all law students, identifies and develops resources for academic and bar exam success, and serves as the assigned advisor to students with Academic Alert status, including through mandatory meetings and workshops. The position provides strategic counseling and best practices to help students develop academic skills and achieve success in law school and on the bar exam. The LEA stays informed about learning strategies and bar exam preparation and gives students feedback, resources, and advice on legal analysis, exam writing, and time management. The role develops and facilitates workshops and other educational programs, collaborates with faculty and members of the WCL community, and participates in professional organizations related to academic and bar exam success. The position may supervise student and/or administrative personnel, and assists the Assistant Dean and team members with advising, programming, outreach, engagement, and other office goals. This is a full-time, hybrid position based at Washington College of Law, with 3–4 days per week on campus and some evening and weekend hours required. It is a union-eligible position.

Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent.
2–4 years of relevant experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Project management proficiency, including developing, planning, and implementing goals.
Ability to maintain accurate records for consistent feedback.
Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the WCL community.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Prior academic or bar support teaching experience, or a suitable combination of two to four years of practice experience and adjunct teaching.
Prior experience advising or mentoring law students and/or law graduates, preferably in bar preparation or academic support.

Responsibilities

Advise law students on best practices for academic and professional success, assess their needs, and provide resources for academic achievement.
Develop individualized academic recovery plans for students on Academic Alert status.
Create study plans and provide exam strategies to improve academic performance.
Conduct workshops to develop students’ study skills, time management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Advise students on bar exam planning, requirements, and success strategies.
Provide individual and group bar preparation advising on subject matter, format, scoring, testing strategies, jurisdiction selection, financial considerations, and preparation plans.
Monitor and evaluate students’ progress during the bar preparation period and advise them on completing bar preparation courses.
Develop and facilitate workshops and educational programs supporting academic achievement and bar exam success.
Identify content and opportunities to collaborate with faculty, student groups, offices, and programs on academic achievement and bar readiness.
Participate in professional organizations and keep abreast of best practices and resources for student learning and bar exam readiness.
Assist the Assistant Dean and team members with advising, programming, outreach, and engagement as directed.
Coordinate with team members to ensure consistent messaging under the Assistant Dean’s guidance, and complete projects supporting office goals.
May supervise student and/or administrative personnel.