Director of Academic Success Program
Job Description
The University of Missouri School of Law invites applications for a Director of Academic Success Program. The position is a full-time, twelve-month position. Funds for this position are provided by the university's Division for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. Our Director of Academic Success Program will assist in building a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive law school community. The individual will be responsible for coordinating academic success courses and study groups for identified students; developing and teaching academic success courses and study groups; and training students to conduct study groups in a peer-to-peer mentoring format and to oversee and evaluate student employees.
The director will be expected to collect and analyze data related to student success, diversity, and bar passage and to craft programs to proactively address the challenges that students may encounter. The director is expected to work with students within the law school community to provide counseling and support, both individually and through expansion of the law school's existing academic success program, to ensure the successful completion of law school and passage of the bar by all students.
The director will be expected to work with other academic success programs as well as disability services on the University of Missouri campus and outside the university community. The director will be required to prepare an annual report on all activities and accomplishments and serve on relevant committees within the law school and University of Missouri. The director may also be expected to travel. The initial term is one year with the possibility of renewal based on job performance, funding, and pedagogical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching foundational academic skills and legal analysis
- Counseling students regarding their academic performance
- Providing writing support for students
- Administering a Bar Success Program
- Supervising student assistants
- Collaborating with faculty and staff colleagues to enhance the academic success of students
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills and ability to work well with various constituencies
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Outstanding academic records
- Relevant professional experience
- Strong conceptual understanding of legal pedagogy and the learning sciences
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis
- Capacity to make outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching and service
Salary
Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 annually
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Program Manager II Student Support Services
Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will be screened based upon the preferred qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) and/or advanced degree in education, psychology, counseling or a related field or expected date of degree completion by July 1, 2019
- Experience in student programming, academic support, or a diversity-related field
- Record of conference presentations and/or publications in the field of academic support
Application Materials
In addition to the online application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia Missouri Information
Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.
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