Associate Program Director, Bar Support
Company: The George Washington University
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
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Description Summary:Established in 1865, The George Washington
University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC.
The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a
charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law
school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood
familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.The Associate Program Director for
Bar Support plays a critical role in the law school ecosystem that
works to enhance career and professional development and optimize
student employment outcomes. The Associate Program Director for Bar
Support will lead the development and implementation of
comprehensive programs to ensure the success of GW Law students as
they prepare for the bar exam. Reporting to the Dean of Students,
the Associate Program Director for Bar Support will provide
strategic leadership for the law school to incorporate data-based
solutions to ensure bar exam success. In conjunction with the
Assistant Associate Program Director for Bar Exam Preparation of
Bar Support, the Associate Program Director for Bar Support will
provide guidance to support students through their bar exam
journey, which includes bar selection, application, and
preparation. The incumbent will report to the Associate Professor
of Clinical Law.Responsibilities include:
- Program Development:--- Conceptualize and execute a
comprehensive bar passage strategy customized to meet the specific
needs of law students.--- Supervise the Assistant Director for Bar
Support.--- Craft and deliver workshops, seminars, and training
modules encompassing various facets of bar exam readiness,
including review of substantive law topics, exam-taking tactics,
and stress management methodologies.--- Collaborate with the NCBE,
various bar preparation companies, and others to ensure the law
school can seamlessly integrate bar exam readiness into the law
school curriculum.--- Deliver faculty support through informative
presentations and workshops on bar exam topics and the integration
of bar skills into core coursework.--- Engage in teaching or
co-teaching workshops and courses to bolster academic and bar exam
support endeavors.
- Individualized Support:--- Collaborate with Career Services
Department to track each student's bar examination plans during the
3L year.--- Offer tailored guidance and assistance to students
throughout their bar exam preparation journey based on tracking
data such as selection of courses, academic support, appropriate
jurisdiction, timing, enrollment in preparation courses.--- Conduct
personalized counseling sessions to evaluate students' strengths
and areas for improvement, devise customized study plans, and
address any obstacles or concerns they encounter.--- Provide access
to resources and referrals for supplementary support services,
including tutoring, study circles, or mental health counseling,
where necessary.--- Provide support to recent graduates to promote
completion of bar exam preparation courses, or address barriers
interfering with bar preparation efforts.
- Resource Coordination:--- Coordinate the procurement of study
materials, practice tests, and other essential resources crucial
for effective bar exam preparation.--- Manage an updated repository
of bar review materials, online tools, and study aids accessible to
students.--- Collaborate with external bar review course providers
to facilitate discounted access and guide students in navigating
their bar review choices.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:--- Gather and analyze data
pertaining to bar passage rates, student performance, and the
efficacy of program interventions.--- React to and disseminate data
to track GW Law student and graduate performance bar passage
outcomes relative to national and state data.--- Generate reports
and presentations delineating key insights, trends, and
recommendations to enhance bar passage support endeavors.---
Utilize data-driven insights to continuously assess and refine the
efficacy of bar preparation programs and interventions.--- In
conjunction with other student-facing offices, spearhead
initiatives related to data collection and assessment.--- In
conjunction with the Career Center, compile, track, and analyze
student and graduate data on bar passage, and maintain historical
bar passage records for institutional reporting and analysis.---
Analyze JD student data to identify risk factors for bar passage
and extend supplemental support to students starting in their first
year.--- Remain abreast of rankings methodology and make strategic
recommendations to law school leadership to maximize accuracy of
reported information.
- Student Outreach and Engagement:--- Organize informational
sessions, orientations, and outreach activities to heighten
awareness of bar exam prerequisites and available support
resources.--- Cultivate a supportive and collaborative community
among bar-bound law students by facilitating peer mentoring
schemes, study circles, and discussion platforms.--- Act as a
dependable resource and point of contact for students seeking
guidance and information on bar exam readiness and licensure
requisites.The omission of specific duties does not preclude the
supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the
position.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a
terminal degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree
must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree
requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience.Additional Required
Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum
Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
preferred; admission to a state bar preferred.
- Prior experience in higher education/teaching is highly
desired, with preference given to those with prior academic support
experience in a law school setting or with bar preparation
programs.
- Knowledge of learning and teaching strategies for law
students.
- Demonstrated ability to envision, identify, develop, and
implement bar success support programs.
- Strong counseling/advising or tutoring skills and
professionalism with a student service focus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work
effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.
- Extremely organized, with demonstrated good judgment and
outstanding communication skills.
- Excellent writing skills and speaking, creative programming and
presentation skills, and ability to assess results and impact.GW
offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical,
dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave,
retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary
benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit .II.
JOB DETAILSCampus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington,
D.C.College/School/Department: GW Law School (LAW)Family: Academic
AffairsSub-Family: Program AdministrationLevel: Level
3Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pmWill this job require the employee to
work on site? YesEmployee Onsite Status: HybridTelework:
YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening,
Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security
Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.Special Instructions
to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa
status.Internal Applicants Only? NoPosting Number: S013257Job Open
Date: 08/19/2024Job Close Date:If temporary, grant funded or
limited term appointment, position funded until:Background
Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be
required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement: The university is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does
not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an
asterisk (*).
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University?
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- * For current GW employees, have you completed your
Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in
their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university
staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your salary range expectation?(Open Ended
Question)Documents needed to ApplyRequired Documents
- Resume
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