Director, Academic & Bar Success

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. Staff Level: S6 FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: Standard University business hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type: Full-time Campus: Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description: Seeking a candidate who enjoys working independently in a high functioning performance-oriented environment. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Bar Success, the Director's primary responsibilities will be to: Manage the day-to-day operations of the law school's Office of Academic and Bar Success. Design and implement strategies and programs for students' academic success in law school. Design and implement strategies and programs for graduating students' success on the bar exam. The Director may teach academic success and bar readiness courses depending on the needs of the College of Law. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements. Education and Experience: JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, required. Bar admission through bar examination in at least one US jurisdiction. A minimum of one year experience in legal academic/bar support required. Three plus years' experience in legal academic/bar support preferred. Teaching experience preferred. High level of organization, flexibility, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills required. Strong written and verbal communications skills required. Large group and small group presentation ability required. Legal practice experience preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA and other regulations required. Ability to conduct basic statistical analysis preferred. Skills and Knowledge: This position requires superior organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and professional oral and written communication skills. A demonstrated track record of program development, enhancement and execution and ability to design and implement innovative programs and services with minimal supervision or input from supervisors. Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively with a diverse student body and faculty. Experience in program planning, creating strategies, and implementation. Sound judgment and discretion sufficient to build relationships with students and colleagues that foster trust and cooperation. Ability to complete tasks in an expeditious and courteous manner. Ability to collaborate in order to achieve highly effective outcomes, while also promoting harmony within the office. Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others. Must establish and maintain positive working relationships within the department and within the College of Law. Works to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success. Flexibility to work outside the normal assigned schedule when requested. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic and Bar Success, ensuring consistency of practice and maintenance of optimum service levels. Effectively manage departmental budgets within available resources. Supervise Academic and Bar Success staff (Assistant Director and Associate Director) by directing, scheduling, providing performance feedback, supporting professional development, and disciplining direct reports, and manage the performance review process. Work closely with the Associate Dean of Academic and Bar Success to redesign, implement, and lead a comprehensive Academic and Bar Success Program to maximize student learning and achievement in law school and on the bar exam with a particular emphasis on programming for first-generation law students and other underrepresented student populations to support their retention and academic success and first-time bar passage. Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academic and Bar Success to recommend curricular initiatives to the faculty, particularly the application of student learning science and proven teaching methods in the law school environment. Collaborate with faculty to identify student challenges related to academic success and performance on the bar exam and assist the faculty in identifying and implementing teaching and assessment methods necessary to increase retention and improve bar passage. Create teaching and assessment materials for use by the doctrinal faculty. Train the faculty on the effective use of released bar exam questions to create law school assessments that accommodate a range of teaching objectives. Oversee and manage the academic probation and dismissal process in collaboration with the Academic Standards Committee, Associate Dean of Academic and Bar Success, and Associate Dean for Online Education. Serve as the point person for all Student Code of Conduct complaint proceedings. Convene and work with the Faculty Prosecutor and College of Law Hearing Board through case resolution. Gather data and prepare reports for the Associate Dean of Academic and Bar Success outlining academic success, retention, and bar passage statistics and recommend appropriate strategies for improving academic achievement, student retention, and bar passage. Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. 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Created: 2024-11-05