What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Academic Success & Bar Programs position at University of San Diego?
Duties
and Responsibilities :
Provide One-on-One Academic Counseling and Advising to JD Students
Meet in one-on-one academic counseling by meeting with students individually via appointment and walk-in hours to work with JD students to increase their overall academic study and test taking skills
Provide academic skills tutoring for students subject to the Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) and refer students to relevant resources as needed
Meet with recent graduates individually during bar exam cycles to increase their overall bar exam skills
Meet with students to advise them on courses to take and how to maximize their law school experiences, particularly during registration season
Some personal and non-academic counseling may be required
Refer students to other counseling resources when necessary
Teach Courses Designed to Increase Bar Exam and Legal Analysis Skills
Provide instruction in connection with the department’s academic success and bar preparation programming, as needed and as determined by the Vice Dean, Assistant Dean for Law Student Affairs, and Director of Academic Success & Bar Programs
Teaching assignments to occur in the Fall and Spring semesters with continued instruction and support in summer for recent graduates preparing for the bar exam
Work with the Director to prepare curriculum for course(s) as needed and support the Director's efforts to improve and align curriculum with other instructors.
Aid the Director in the Continued Development and Management of the Academic Success and Bar Preparation Programming
Review and improve upon current academic support programs for first year students including first-year Academic Success Fellows, 1L study groups, study skills workshops, and early outreach programs, including development of programming collateral materials, handouts, web resources, etc.
Aid in the development of the academic success program for students beyond their first year
Advise and work with students on all aspects of bar exam preparation
Host workshops on bar-exam related topics
Aid in the creation of digital content for academic skills and bar exam skills
As needed, assist with the administration of the Academic Improvement Plans and Probation
As needed, assist the Director in the general administration of ASBP, including but not limited to working with the USD law faculty and communicating with commercial bar preparation companies
Perform administrative duties
Perform administrative duties as necessary including tracking event budgets and costs, responding promptly to emails and phone calls, and attending meetings within the department, law school and university
Keep up to date on latest trends and practices within bar preparation, academic support and legal education, which may include attending ASBP conferences
Attendance and active participation in Orientation and Commencement
Assist with Law Student Affairs and ASBP programming and events
Work with the Director of ASBP to ensure the web presence of the ASBP programs and development of materials and communications content in support of programming
Perform other duties or tasks assigned
Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school is required
Admission to California or any state bar is required
Minimum 1-2 years of closely related experience is required
Meaningful experience teaching, tutoring, providing academic skills workshops, or training is required
Preferred Qualifications :
ASBP experience strongly preferred
Academic counseling or advising experience working with a diverse student body is strongly preferred
2-3 years of closely related experience is preferred
Professional experience in a higher education or law school environment is preferred
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is critical
Proven skills in written and oral communication
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in an academic or professional setting
Ability to exhibit empathy and compassion in a stressful environment
Ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify appropriate customer service in working with students, faculty, and all levels of university staff and officials
Ability to design and deliver programming that supports the learning needs of a diverse student population, including first generation law students, students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, and neurodivergent learners
Ability to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to take initiative in managing projects and ability to develop and keep to timelines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be proactive with respect to suggestions for improving all aspects of the programs
Pleasant demeanor and ability to handle stressful environments during peak times
Strong computer skills for spreadsheet reporting, word-processing, creating presentation slides, instructional videos, and hosting meetings via online video platforms
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