Associate Director - Academic Skills Program - School of Law jobs in United States
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University of California, Berkeley · 9 hours ago

Associate Director - Academic Skills Program - School of Law

The University of California Berkeley is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment for law students. The Associate Director will coordinate the Academic Skills Program, focusing on skills workshops, bar exam preparation, and one-on-one student support.

Responsibilities

Co-coordination of the Academic Skills Program's student-facing programs, including skills workshops, orientation programs, and other special events
One-on-one work with students and alumni
Providing feedback on practice answers, both for law school exams and for the bar exam
Presenting information about study skills and exam-taking techniques to various audiences
Hiring, training, and supervising student tutors
Assisting with bar exam preparation for students and alumni during the academic year and summer months
Assisting with developing and implementing new programming; and
Ongoing professional development (for example, attending conferences and/or professional workshops) in the fields of legal education, academic support, and bar success

Qualification

J.D. DegreeSupervisory experienceTeaching experienceU.S. lawCalifornia bar exam knowledgeInclusive environment creationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

J.D. Degree or equivalent international degree
At least three years of post-law school professional experience
At least one year of supervisory experience

Preferred

At least five years of post-law school professional experience
Familiarity with U.S. law schools and legal organizations
Previous teaching experience and/or equivalent facilitation experience
Familiarity with the California bar exam and successful preparation strategies
Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Company

University of California, Berkeley

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A wellspring of innovation, the school occupies a 1,232-acre campus near downtown Berkeley.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laleh Coté
Chair - Coalition for Education and Outreach (CEO)
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Adam Sterling
Co-Founder, Startup@BerkeleyLaw
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