Assistant/Associate Director of Academic and Bar Success

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Director of Academic and Bar Success

Charleston School of Law

Charleston, South Carolina

Position Overview:

The Charleston School of Law offers a comprehensive Academic and Bar Success Program that starts with Orientation and follows students through their bar licensure. We are excited to add an Assistant (entry-level) or Associate (experienced) Director for Academic and Bar Success to our team.

The Law School seeks applications from candidates who are passionate about teaching academic and bar success courses, working with students outside of the classroom, and staying informed on NextGen Bar Exam developments. The candidate will collaborate with a team to promote the School's Mission to ensure the success of Charleston School of Law students.

This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The candidate hired will actively participate in enhancing the effectiveness of the Office of Academic and Bar Success including:

• Involvement in all stages of law students' journeys from Orientation to becoming a licensed attorney.
• The candidate will teach a variety of courses including sessions during Orientation, which focus on some foundational skills to kick off their law school journey)
  • A 1L class which is similar to a structured study group to help select students in their second semester.
  • A 2L class which provides comprehensive training in essential lawyering skills such as:
    • client interviewing and counseling
    • legal research and investigation
    • persuasive fact analysis
  • A 3L class which is a bar prep course taken in their last semester.
• Assist in the design and execution of workshops throughout the school year.
• Engage in 1-on-1 support for students at-risk or on probation.
• Serve as a bar study coach during the graduates' full-time bar study journey.

The candidate hired should be familiar with the skills needed for law students to succeed, demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, possess excellent computer skills, possess knowledge of the Uniform Bar Exam and the NextGen Bar Exam, and be licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

Charleston School of Law is an ABA accredited institution reinvigorating the study of law by offering a rich, comprehensive three-year program rooted in excellence. Our campus is located in the Upper King Street district of historic, downtown Charleston. The Law School was founded in 2003 with a mission to instill the values of public service and professionalism in its graduates.

The Law School prides itself on having a talented and accessible faculty and staff with an open-door policy. Princeton Review regularly ranks Charleston School of Law as a top institution for faculty accessibility, teaching quality, and resources for women. The School's Faculty bring significant practice experience to the classroom and include former law firm partners, state and federal prosecutors, defense attorneys, corporate counsel, and military veterans. The Law School is dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff that fosters an appreciation for and understanding of people from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

The Charleston School of Law is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected class.