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Senior Assistant Director Academic Success and Bar Readiness – Law School

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Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Bar Readiness, the Assistant Director of Academic Support at Thurgood Marshall School of Law will assist with the design and execution of academic support programs for students in general, but specifically at-risk students and students on academic probation, participate in the design and execution of skills workshops, provide student advising, manage student appointments, and teach one or more bar elective courses as requested.

• Provides one-on-one advising to at-risk students and students on academic probation, including any other students needing assistance.
• Offer skills-based instruction to law students in a variety of areas.
• In collaboration with the department head, teaches and manages one or more of the bar elective courses per semester.
• Designs and coordinates academic support tutorials.
• Provides administrative supervision for student tutors and OAS graduate assistants.
• Evaluates student-lead tutorial sessions and work of the OAS GAs in the tutorial lab and elsewhere.
• Manages student assistant time sheets and tracks time and effort forms.
• Performs statistical reporting on attendance and outcomes as requested.
• Assists with the planning of 1L workshops utilizing the adopted curriculum content.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify areas where academic remediation is needed and creates an effective outreach program to service students most in need.
• Performs statistical reporting on attendance and outcomes as requested.
• Delivers academic and degree plan advising to students; respond promptly to student requests. Is accessible to students during Law School operational hours and as needed evenings, weekends, and summers.
• Provides, administers, and grade practice exams and maintains records of students’ performances.
• Facilitates skills and/or bar readiness workshops as directed by the department dean.
• Performs statistical reporting on participation and performance indicators as requested.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of the 1L Orientation.
• Maintains department calendar and effectively communicates department events to students using electronic, social, and print media.
• Submits and monitors funding requests for Academic Support events.
• Identifies at-risk students to the Assistant Dean and implements a coaching/intervention plan. Monitors student academic performance and progress on intervention/coaching plan and recommends new or additional learning interventions tailored to student performance.
• Provides first-line management to department.
• Allocates resources according to priorities and within budget parameters.
• Consults with Dean of the Department (or the Department Leader) on operational issues including fiscal matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

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$74,879.81 - $95,471.75

Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school with track record of academic achievement.

Bar Passage by examination in any US Jurisdiction.

• Sufficiently knowledgeable in the tested portions of the current bar examination administered in Texas.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student body.
• Strong oral presentation skills and ability to remediate complex legal rules.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with existing team.
• Excellent written communication and legal writing skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Senior Level Assistant Director requires three (3) years of law school academic support experience.
• Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Work is performed within routine office environment with no exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Physical demands are usually limited to sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects of light weight may be required. Work may require extensive travel.

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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