Academic & Bar Success Coach for Law Students

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Program Director to support academic and bar success initiatives for law students.

This in-person role reports to the Director of Academic and Bar Success and focuses on counseling, workshops, and program oversight. The position emphasizes confidentiality, student engagement, and collaborative campus efforts to improve student outcomes and experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Juris doctor degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in student services, higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience with advising, tutoring, or student support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on academic skills development and provide targeted support for at-risk students.
• Track student progress and use tools like Canvas to monitor performance.
• Assist with first-year tutorial program oversight and bar exam preparation.
• Plan workshops and events related to academic and bar preparation.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support student services initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Confidentiality

Judgment and decision making

Customer service

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Educational counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, public health, counseling, social work, business, or related field

Juris doctor degree

Job description

Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis seeks an Assistant Program Director to support academic and bar success initiatives for law students.

This in-person role reports to the Director of Academic and Bar Success and focuses on counseling, workshops, and program oversight. The position emphasizes confidentiality, student engagement, and collaborative campus efforts to improve student outcomes and experiences.