Assistant Dean II

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers Law School seeks an experienced Assistant Dean II to lead the Bar Studies program in Camden. The role focuses on improving bar passage rates through data-driven interventions and collaborative work with faculty and administrators.

The position reports to the Associate/Assistant Dean of Bar Studies and may include a Hybrid work arrangement. Salary is commensurate with experience and university policy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-approved law school with strong academic credentials and bar admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3 years of law-related experience, post-law-school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience advising/tutoring for the bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and management of bar studies programming in Camden.
• Track bar data and report progress; drive data-informed decisions.
• Manage vendor contracts related to bar studies and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Skills

Bar exam tutoring

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Tools

Data reporting software

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Dean II

Job Category: Academic - Legal Studies

Department: LAW-Dean's Office

Overview: Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have come together to create one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth. Rutgers Law School-with locations in Camden and Newark-offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation's 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact. As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation. Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary: Rutgers Law School (RLS) seeks an experienced and strategically-minded Assistant Dean II with a record of setting and achieving student success goals to lead our Bar Studies Program in Camden. The successful candidate must be creative and organized and should possess a deep understanding of the bar exam, and analytical, quantitative, and collaborative skills. The Assistant Dean II must possess a commitment to advancing bar passage rates in Camden through a variety of bar-related interventions and careful monitoring of student success from matriculation through bar admission. The Assistant Dean II of Bar Studies in Camden will report to the Associate/Assistant Dean of Bar Studies and work closely with the faculty and administration. The Assistant Dean II will assist in designing, implementing, and managing programming to improve and maintain bar passage rates at RLS so that they are at or above those of peer institutions. The Assistant Dean II will also assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Bar Studies in developing, teaching, and supervising courses focused on bar passage. Th position, in conjunction with the academic success faculty, will also assist with academic success programming at RLS and use student data and resources from internal and external partners. The Assistant Dean II will be responsible for tracking bar data and reporting, and championing data-driven decisions that meet bar passage and student success goals. Lastly, will also help manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 07

Salary Details: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary: 89008.480

Mid Range Salary: 110322.480

Maximum Salary: 131636.480

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Union Description: URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school with strong academic credentials. Current or prior admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 3 years of law-related experience, post law school graduation.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in bar exam advising and/or tutoring.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exemplary professional, administrative, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent oral and written proficiency as well as strong organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and to manage others.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and critically about techniques to improve law students' bar readiness and to design, implement, and arrange innovative programs to promote bar passage success.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgement, and provide customer service in working with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data, empirical analysis, and software applications. Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions within established policies, guidelines, accreditation standards, and applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prior law school administrative experience, preferably related to bar preparation or academic support.
• Prior experience directing or supporting a law school bar preparation or academic support program. Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques within a legal or higher education setting.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1815

Posting Open Date: 09/22/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City: Camden

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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