Specialist, Bar Preparation

Specialist, Bar Preparation

Business Title
- Specialist, Bar Preparation

Posting Category
- Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade - 06

Salary Plan
- Professional Staff - SEIU

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department
- College of Law Dean

Position Location
- Main Campus

FTE - 1.0

Job Summary
- Works with the Director of Bar Exam Preparation in developing, coordinating, and implementing plans and initiatives that advance the College of Law's goal of improving graduates' bar passage rates. Responsible for delivering bar preparation programming and individualized support to online students and students enrolled in the Flight Path Program. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the practice of law. Admission by examination in at least one jurisdiction. Experience teaching, coaching, supervising, or mentoring students or other emerging professionals. Ability to work varied hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with programs and services designed to improve bar passage performance of law graduates. Experience supporting at-risk, non-traditional, or distance learners in a legal education context. Two (2) years of experience working in an education or bar review company in the areas of bar preparation, academic assistance, academic advising, or similar administrative, teaching, or practice experience. Experience with relevant technology, including online learning management systems and virtual advising platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, including remote and online student populations. Ability to effectively plan and coordinate programming, establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and students, and prioritize workloads based on available resources. Detail-oriented and capable of managing student data and records, tracking program participation and outcomes across multiple student cohorts, and organizing information effectively.

Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities across in-person and online delivery formats. Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.