Academic Success Counselor, Stanford Law School

Academic Success Counselor

The Academic Success Counselor will help promote the academic success of Stanford Law students in all cycles of their student experience, from Orientation, throughout law school, and as they prepare to enter the legal profession. Reporting to the Director of Academic Success, this position will be situated in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).

The Academic Success Counselor will help support academic and bar-related programming at Stanford Law. The Academic Success Counselor will also meet one-on-one with JD, joint degree, and advanced degree law students to provide academic and Bar Exam and Bar admission advice, to help students plan for curricular requirements for graduation, and to help students improve their issue spotting and legal writing skills.

This position presents an opportunity to work with the Director of Academic Success, OSA, the Registrar's Office, and the Stanford Law School Faculty and Staff to build upon the early stages of our academic skills program to further support our diverse student population to ensure that all students succeed at Stanford Law.

The successful candidate will have strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. They will also display empathy, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep commitment to ensuring all students have equal access to education, regardless of their background.

Qualified applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter that specifically addresses their experience working across diverse identities, their strengths-based approach to counseling or mentorship, and their commitment to life-long learning and excellence in an academic setting.

Core duties include:

• Provide one-on-one academic support and counsel to students, working with them to review their study habits and performance on exams and practice problems in order to support their growth as lawyers;
• Provide one-on-one academic advising to students as they make course selections, including Advanced Degree students who must take courses that satisfy specific bar requirements, and joint degree students who have to navigate multiple programs' requirements;
• Support the Director of Academic Success in academic and bar-related programming at SLS, including revising presentations and support for presentations and academic / bar events;
• Administer the Academic Success Program;
• Collaborate with others to help resolve program issues and concerns, interpret policies and mediate complex and sensitive issues. May be tasked with evaluating and recommending program improvements;
• Resolve multi-dimensional matters in response to students, bar exams and bar admission concerns;
• May have to escalate issues to Director of Academic Success;
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Success in creating a comprehensive, student-friendly system for communicating key bar exam and admission deadlines and guidance; analyze effectiveness and make recommendations for supportive programming;
• Develop and implement plans for student outreach efforts;
• Represent the Academic Success Program at meetings and events;
• Collaborate with the Director of Academic Success, OSA team, Director of Legal Research & Writing, first-year Faculty, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; and
• Serve as subject matter expert to students and other departments.

Other duties may also be assigned.

Minimum requirements include:

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school;
• Prior admission to a state bar; and
• A minimum of two years' experience in law practice and/or law teaching with a focus on legal writing and analysis. Or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Strong communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management;
• Advanced analysis and problem solving skills;
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced customer service skills;
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience; and
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

Preferred requirements include:

• Familiarity with the subjects tested on and the format of the California, NextGen, and Uniform Bar Exams;
• Degree or experience in Education or Counseling;
• Experience in academic support/skills programs at the law-school level;
• The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines;
• The ability to handle confidential information and exhibit good judgment in working with students, faculty, and staff;
• A strong understanding of the conceptual frameworks of growth mindset, stereotype threat, and belonging; and
• The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators.

Working conditions include:

• This job may, on occasion, require after-hours availability on evenings or weekends in response to the needs of the Stanford Law School community; and
• This is a hybrid position with onsite work each week.

The expected pay range for this position is $94,998 - $117,200 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 60% FTE. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the institution evolve.