Director of Academic and Bar Success

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PRIMARY PURPOSE The Director of Academic and Bar Success leads Lewis & Clark Law School's integrated academic support and bar passage program from matriculation through licensure. The Director identifies at-risk students, delivers academic counseling, oversees bar preparation coursework, and manages post-graduation bar study support, including outreach to students who do not pass on their first attempt. The Director reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs but works closely with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Lawyering faculty, and the Registrar's Office to implement scaffolded, data-informed support across all three years of law school and beyond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Academic Support and Counseling Plan and execute the Academic Enhancement Program, including the Summer Institute, 1L skills sessions, and exam skills workshops.

Supervise approximately 20 Student Success Fellows, including recruitment, training, pedagogical development, and performance oversight.

Design and implement an early intervention strategy to identify and support students struggling to achieve success.

Provide academic counseling to identified students, including course-selection advising after students’ 1L year.

Assist students with individualized study plans and academic development.

Coordinate with Lawyering faculty on required exam review for students earning below a

C.Evaluate and administer Capstone/Independent Research eligibility criteria (GPA threshold, preliminary thesis approval, completion deadlines).Bar Success Coordinate mini-bar exam program in partnership with the external partner institution, including scheduling of the exam in spring semester and assessment of exam results. Oversee and, as needed, teach the Pre-Bar Skills (fall) and up to two sections of Pre-Bar Prep (spring).Provide pre-bar counseling to 3L students on schedule adjustments, state Final date to receive applicationss,character and Fitness requirements, and alternative licensure pathways.

Post-Graduation Bar Support Establish and lead structured, regular check-ins with graduates during the bar study period.

Design and administer an incentive program for completion of milestones (e.g., stipends, gift cards).Monitor completion of commercial bar-prep coursework (Barbri, Themis) and provide individual outreach and study-plan assistance to students who need additional help.

Coordinate on-campus study spaces and related programming during the bar study period.

Develop and lead tailored workshops for part-time student cohorts.

Assign and coordinate faculty advisors or attorney mentors for periodic check-ins with graduates.

Provide individual outreach to students who do not pass.

Develop and administer a structured bar-retaker support program, including any approved monetary stipends and individual tutoring support.

Program Administration & Reporting Track and analyze data on academic support engagement, bar preparation participation, and bar passage outcomes.

Prepare annual compliance reporting for the ABA Bar Questionnaire and any regional accreditor compliance reporting as needed.

Identify and pursue grant or external funding opportunities to support program initiatives (e.g., retaker stipends, study-space resources).Other Duties as Assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & BEHAVIORS Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, faculty, and colleagues.

Superior interpersonal and counseling skills, including empathy, discretion, and sound…