Director of Admissions Operations

Office of Admissions

Annual Salary Range for Program Director II : $176,169 - $234,887

Annual Salary Range for Program Director III : $193,783 - $258,375

FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

Summary

The Director of Admissions Operations provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Office of Admissions, including Exam Administration, Grading, Educational Standards, Moral Character, Eligibility, Special Admissions, and Testing Accommodations. Along with the Director of Exam Development and the Chief of Admissions, the Director of Admissions Operations is responsible for leading the Office of Admissions.

This role ensures all operations are conducted with integrity, fairness, and efficiency, in alignment with the policies and strategic objectives of the State Bar, the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE), and applicable laws and rules. The selected candidate will take the lead in developing operational recommendations and innovations across all admissions functions (except exam development), using research, best practices, and data-driven analysis to enhance efficiency, equity, and applicant experience. The ideal candidate brings experience managing both in-person and remote exam administration and is skilled in navigating the operational, logistical, and compliance challenges unique to each admissions function.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Develop and implement strategic goals and operational plans across all units of the Office of Admissions, in coordination with the Director of Exam Development and the Chief of Admissions.
• Lead initiatives to evaluate and apply emerging trends, research, and best practices in legal education, high-stakes exams, and admissions operations to inform policy, procedures, and process improvements.
• Advise Executive Leadership, the Committee of Bar Examiners, Board of Trustees, and the California Supreme Court through regular reports and presentations.
• Represent the Office of Admissions in high-level meetings, offering expert guidance on operational risks, innovations, and policy impacts.
• Review and recommend updates to admissions, exam, and law school oversight laws and rules to ensure alignment with evolving modalities and standards.
• Lead and advise directors, managers, and supervisors within Admissions Operations in the effective and accurate operation of their teams.
• Promote an organizational culture focused on integrity, excellence, investing in our people, respect, clarity, equity, and growth mindset / continuous improvement.

Admissions Operations Management

Exam Administration & Grading

Educational Standards & Law School Oversight

Moral Character Determinations

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Financial & Operational Oversight

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements :

Applicants meet who the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification.

About the State Bar

The State Bar of California's mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation, and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

Our Values

Clarity | Investing in Our People | Excellence | Respect | Growth Mindset

Learn more about our values.

DEI Statement

We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all of our employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.

Learn more about our commitment to DEI.

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