Law School, Assistant Director, Academic Success and Bar Passage

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Oct 14, 2024

Position Details

Job Title	Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Programs
Position Number	8102574
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	LAW SCHOOL
Location Code	SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	The Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage reports to and works in partnership with the Assistant Dean for Academic Success and Bar Passage to advance law school priorities and maximize outcomes. Together both parties will manage the day-to-day operations of Loyola Law's Academic Success and Bar Passage program. The main goal of the Academic Success Program is to develop and deliver programs to promote the academic success of students from matriculation, throughout law school, and as they prepare to enter the legal profession. This includes programming and support for students during pre-orientation, orientation, the three years of law school, and bar prep. Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Academic Success: Coordinate and collaborate with doctrinal faculty to identify JD students who may be in need of academic support with academic and exam taking skills Counsel individual students to help them improve their academic and exam-taking skills. Partner with the Student Services team (FT and Weekend JD) when needed regarding JD students in need of academic support Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Academic Success & Bar Passage and assist with developing Academic Skills related curriculum and extracurricular workshops. Lead/teach extracurricular academic skills workshops throughout the academic year. Research and stay informed of best practices, trends, and pedagogy in academic skills, to include reading comprehension, legal analysis, and issue spotting Assist with the implementation of the Academic Enhancement Program, to include setting goals and measuring outcomes, developing plans, and engaging students. Guest lecture in the Academic Enhancement Program's Advanced Legal Analysis course, a 1L remediation curriculum. Collaborate with the Asst Dean of Admissions, Asst Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Asst Dean of Academic Success & Bar Passage on the development, implementation, and execution of a Loyola Chicago-specific pre-1L course called "Law School 101" Co-Chair the Academic Success Committee with the Assistant Dean of Academic Success & Bar Passage Academic Tutor Program Manage the First-Year Academic Tutors Program, which includes: Developing the programming and curriculum to ensure compliance with the American Bar Association (ABA) standards and guidelines. Hire and train the first-year academic tutors for all 1L doctrinal courses. Supervise the team of Academic Tutors, to include weekly email check-ins and once-per-semester in-person check ins. Develop and conduct orientation session for Academic Tutors each semester. Communicate Academic Tutor guidelines to 1L professors and ensure that guidelines are followed for each course/subject. Create and maintain a feedback loop for students to voice suggestions and/or concerns about the Academic Tutor program or individual tutors. Provide feedback to individual Academic Tutors as necessary based on both student and professor feedback. Establish grading guidelines and assign grades to the Academic Tutors at the culmination of each semester Bar Passage: Act as one of the points of contact for bar review vendors at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Ensure that University and Departmental vendor guidelines and regulations are followed by bar review companies Assist with the implementation of the law school's partnership agreement with Barbri Bar Review. Assist with extracurricular bar-related programming and workshops presented by the Department of Academic Success & Bar Passage Provide bar-related counseling to current JD students and alumni applying to or preparing for the bar exam. In support of the Assistant Dean and as directed: establish and maintain relationships with bar examiners in Illinois, and other "high-traffic" jurisdictions. Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge on the Illinois bar exam and application process, as well as bar preparation programs, techniques, and methods. Assist with supplemental bar prep programs and bar preparation curriculum Assist with the collection and organization of data necessary to report on annual bar passage statistics Assist with tracking graduate's registration and progress with commercial bar preparation courses. Serve on the Bar Exam Success Committee Other: Continuously improve professional skills and connections, participating in regional and national academic support and bar passage conferences. Perform other duties in support of the Academic Success and Bar Passage program and the Law School as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; successful passage of a Bar Exam. Have been licensed in any state for a minimum of 2-3 years. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Qualifications	Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; successful passage of a Bar Exam. Have been licensed in any state for a minimum of 2-3 years. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Interest in and enthusiasm for helping students build the skills necessary for law school and bar success Individual must be a self-starter and demonstrate a sound work ethic. Must be able to function independently with minimal oversight.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; successful passage of a Bar Exam. Have been licensed in any state for a minimum of 2-3 years. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Computer Skills	Intermediate level computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	09/20/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors *diversity, equity, and inclusion* . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive *benefits* centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29228