Assistant Dean II: Bar Success & Data-Driven Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various“

Competitive retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University—Newark seeks an Assistant Dean II to lead design, implementation, and management of bar studies programs at the law school. You will work with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Bar Studies to develop courses, supervise staff, and drive data-informed initiatives to improve bar passage rates.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-approved school, bar admission, and 3+ years in law-related work plus 2 years in bar-exam advising, with strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist the Assistant/Associate Dean of Bar Studies in developing, teaching, and supervising courses focused on bar passage.
• The Assistant Dean II, in conjunction with the academic success faculty, will also assist with academic success programming at RLS.
• 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.
• Manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

J.D. from ABA‑approved law school

Tools

Software applications

Job description

Rutgers University—Newark seeks an Assistant Dean II to lead design, implementation, and management of bar studies programs at the law school. You will work with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Bar Studies to develop courses, supervise staff, and drive data-informed initiatives to improve bar passage rates.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-approved school, bar admission, and 3+ years in law-related work plus 2 years in bar-exam advising, with strong analytical and collaborative skills.