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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director, Academic Success and Bar Preparation and Instructor at Law (LW7635)

Gulfport, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Stetson University is seeking an Assistant Director for Academic Success and Bar Preparation. The role involves academic counseling, planning and presenting workshops, and coaching students and alumni in their preparation for the bar exam.

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Responsibilities

Advises at-risk students pursuant to the College of Law's Further Required Curriculum policy

Provides counseling to students seeking assistance with study techniques, exam preparation, and course selection

Reviews student work product to provide analysis and feedback to help students improve legal writing skills and exam preparation strategies

Develops and presents academic skills workshops for first-year students, focusing on time management, note taking, and preparing for classes and exams

Assists in the development and implementation of academic success and bar preparation curricula courses, including the 2L Skills Enhancement course

Assists in the creation of the syllabus and curriculum for the 2L Skills Enhancement courses

Teaches the 2L Skills Enhancement courses and other academic success courses as assigned

Meets with students in their final semester to begin developing an individualized approach to the bar exam

Develops and presents bar preparation workshops for all students, providing information on long-range planning and the skills required to pass the bar exam

Answers general student questions related to completing the Florida Bar Application

Communicates with commercial bar review companies to coordinate student services

Helps College of Law alumni to create individual study plans and strategies for passing the bar exam

Coaches individual alumni as they prepare for the bar exam through regular meetings, reviewing sample bar exam essays, and providing feedback and analysis based on their performance

Develops and maintains the Academic Success, Bar Preparation and Bar Prep Portal website

Assists in planning and presenting at New Student Orientation

Participates in campus-wide initiatives in collaboration with other student services offices at the College of Law to provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for Stetson students

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

JD degreeMember of the BarLegal practice experienceAcademic support experienceTeaching experienceStatistical analysisPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, required

Member in good standing with the Bar, required

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, required

Ability to maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA and other regulations, required

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), required

Must establish and maintain positive working relationships within department and within the College of Law

Participates in campus-wide initiatives in collaboration with other student services offices at the College of Law to provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for Stetson students

Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success

Flexibility to work outside the normal assigned schedule when requested