Assistant Director for Academic Achievement

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Director for Academic Achievement (Program Manager II) position within

School of Law.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

* Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents

* Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future

* Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision

* Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D

* Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director will support and advance students' academic development, equip all JD graduates for success on the bar exam, and assist candidates with the bar application process. Working closely with the Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success, the Assistant Director will work with faculty and staff (including the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Registrar, and the Career and Professional Development Office (CPD)) to: develop and present programming for all JD students concerning academic success and bar readiness;

provide tailored academic support to students with a focus on at-risk students including advising, coaching, instruction, and referrals to resources; offer bar-related advising and support to individual students on matters such as character and fitness concerns or course selection; and track and analyze relevant data related to bar passage and other academic success metrics. The Assistant Director may also be asked to serve on School of Law committees and is invited to participate as appropriate in workshops and Law School events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Tailored Support for Individual Students

* Coordinate with the Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success, faculty, the Registrar, CPD, the Director of Academic Advising, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to identify at-risk students and develop strategies for providing individualized support from these sources.

* Provide academic success coaching to JD students, especially for those near or below thresholds for academic probation, or who present risk factors correlated to lower bar passage rates.

* Develop and implement individualized Bar Success Plans to address barriers, refer students to appropriate support resources, and assist students to develop core study, legal analysis, and exam-writing skills.

* Provide strategic advising to individual JD students about bar application, including but not limited to: character and fitness concerns and process; professional considerations with respect to the location and timing of bar application; and advance planning for the financial and time commitments required for bar success.

* Lead bar pass efforts with all recent graduates to ensure all bar takers complete a commercial program, thereby increasing the likelihood of bar passage, and provide assistance in addressing barriers that may interfere with bar preparation.

* Hold regular office hours for students with questions about the bar exam and application process.

* Provide midterm support to students, with a focus on the most at-risk students.

Bar-Related and Academic Success Programming

* Assist the Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Success in supporting the law school's transition to the Next Gen Bar.

* Work with the Director to develop and present programming, both live and online, to inform all JD students, at appropriate times in their law school career, about important bar-related issues such as bar exam elements, knowledge and skills necessary for exam success, character and fitness issues, and strategic considerations around bar application and preparation.

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