Associate Director, Academic Excellence and Bar Success
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Position Description
Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for an Associate Director to join our community.
Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Academic Excellence and Bar Success, the Associate Director participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive academic success program that partners with students from admission through bar passage.
Seattle University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to the law in the service of justice. Faculty, students and staff form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. The Law School’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in law, business and public service.
Essential Functions
- Develop and teach bar-success oriented courses.
- Provide programming and support for graduates during the summer and winter post-graduation bar review periods, including workshops, exam simulations, and individual advising.
- As needed, develop individualized bar preparation study plans and support students as they execute the plans.
- Meet with individuals preparing for the bar exam to help them develop the skills necessary for first-time bar passage.
- Review, analyze, and provide individualized feedback on students’ responses to bar preparation practice questions.
- During the post-graduation bar preparation period, track students’ engagement with their commercial bar preparation program and with the Supplemental Bar Preparation Program.
- Reach out to students who have fallen behind on their bar preparation program.
- Address students’ general questions about Academic Excellence and Bar Success programs, the attorney licensure process, and the bar application.
- Provide students with information and advice about course selection, including helping students select the courses that will best prepare them for the bar exam.
- As needed, provide support to persistent bar takers.
- Provide academic support to upper-level students who are academically struggling.
- As a member of the Academic Excellence and Bar Success Team, actively participate in the development and implementation of events and programs that provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for students.
- Collaborate with School of Law departments on joint programming opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited institution.
- Member in good standing with a state bar association.
- At least two years of teaching experience.
- At least three years of experience working in the academic support and/or bar preparation field.
- The ability to build rapport with students in individual counseling situations and maintain student and student record confidentiality.
- A high level of self-motivation, organization, flexibility, judgment, and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, legal writing skills, and the ability to use these skills in individual and group settings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to conduct statistical analysis and review.
- Experience with SU Law’s bar preparation program.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $78,000 - $86,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university’s discretion.
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