Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center & Bar Studies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months Per Year: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Information and Application procedures can be found here.
Position Description
Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for an Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center & Bar Studies to join our community.
Under the direction of the Faculty Director of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), the Assistant Director participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive academic success program that partners with students from admission through bar passage.
Seattle University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to the law in the service of justice. Faculty, students and staff form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. The Law School’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in law, business and public service.
Essential Functions:
* Develop and refine programs designed to assist students experiencing academic difficulty.
* Provide students with individual and small group academic counseling on topics such as critical reading, legal synthesis, legal argument, class preparation, and exam preparation and performance.
* Review student academic work and provide analysis and feedback to assist students in the improvement of their exam writing skills.
* Provide information and advice for course selection, including helping students select the courses that will best prepare them for the bar exam.
* Provide bar preparation counseling to students and recent graduates.
* Address general questions about the bar process, the bar application and the support programs provided by ARC and Bar Studies Program (BSP).
* Meet with individuals preparing for the bar exam and review sample bar exam essays and performance tests and provide analysis and feedback for the improvement of bar writing skills.
* Develop and execute customized individual study plans and strategies for passing the bar exam.
* Aid in the development and presentation of the Bar Studies Supplemental Bar Preparation Program.
* As a member of the ARC Team, actively participate in the development and implementation of events and programs that provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for students.
* Develop and maintain the ARC and BSP websites, making sure all content is current and accurately reflects the programs that are being provided.
* Collaborate with School of Law departments on joint programming opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution. Must be a member in good standing with a state bar association.
Must have the ability to build rapport with students in individual counseling situations and maintain student and student record confidentiality.
A high level of self-motivation, organization, flexibility, and solid judgment and interpersonal skills.
Must have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written legal writing skills, with the ability to use these skills in individual and group presentation situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and social media platforms.
All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university’s mission, vision, and values.
All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check
Preferred Qualifications:
One to three years’ experience in academic support or other teaching experience.
Ability to conduct statistical analysis and review.
Experience with SU’s bar preparation program.
