Associate Director of Academic Success

New York Law School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Law School seeks an Associate Director of Academic Success Initiatives to support the Academic and Bar Success Initiatives Team. You will design and deliver academic support programs to help JD students excel in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice.

As part of the team, you will oversee programming, mentor students, and collaborate with faculty across departments while staying current with trends in academic and bar support.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with license to practice in the United States.
• 1–3 years of academic/bar success experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with diverse faculty, students and staff.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and deliver academic support programming for 1L and upper-level students.
• Use predictive data to identify and outreach to students needing intensified support.
• Mentor students and monitor progress in core courses and study plans.
• Teach in NYLS 1L programming and upper-level JD programming.

Skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

MS Office

Evening/weekend availability

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Law School (NYLS), an independent law school in the heart of Tribeca, seeks an Associate Director of Academic Success Initiatives who will assist the Academic and Bar Success Initiatives team with the overall management of the School’s academic success initiatives. The individual will collaborate, design, coordinate, and deliver academic support programming to assist J.D. students in developing the critical skills necessary to succeed in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice.

The Associate Director of Academic Success Initiatives will work as a member of the Academic and Bar Success Initiatives Team under the leadership of the Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Success. The primary focus of the Associate Director's position is academic success initiatives. This is a full-time, year-round position, with a higher workload during the fall and spring semesters and a lower workload during the middle of the summer semester.

(The Associate Director will be provided with opportunities for professional development and training on learning theory and pedagogy.)

Responsibilities

• Work to collaborate, design, coordinate, and deliver academic support programming, under the direction of the Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Success.
• Use predictive data to perform targeted outreach to students in need of intensive support to succeed in first-year and upper-division courses.
• Work with students before and during orientation, as well as during the first and second years of law school by evaluating and providing both groups with individualized feedback, monitoring progress in their core courses, and mentoring them throughout their development as expert law students.
• Teach in New York Law School’s 1L programming, including, but not limited to, the Summer Advantage Institute, Fall Orientation, Foundations for the Study of Law, First-Year Academic Support Program, AIM for Success, and Success in 2d Semester Workshop Series.
• Teach in New York Law School’s upper-level J.D. programming, including, but not limited to, the Fall 2L Orientation and the Success in Evidence Workshop series.
• Recruit, train, and oversee Teaching Fellows in the First-Year Academic Support Program and Teaching Assistants in the Success in 2d Semester Workshop Series and NYLS Pro Evening Division.
• Coordinate work with other departments to address the needs of 1L and upper division students.
• Conduct additional skills programming and workshops with student organizations, as needed.
• Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Academic Success, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor study plans and activities for upper-level J.D. students. Provide students with timely feedback on work product and learning strategies, as well as test‑taking, time management, and organizing skills.
• Stay abreast of trends in the academic and bar support field.

Requirements

• J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and license to practice law in the United States, and an excellent academic record.
• A suitable combination of 1 to 3 years of academic or bar success experience; relevant practice experience; adjunct instruction, law school teaching assistant work, other significant past teaching; and/or relevant law student leadership or student support roles is required for candidates.
• A strong commitment to service and evidence of ability to collaborate with, and inspire and motivate, a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff in a variety of settings.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management, including, but not limited to, developing, planning, and implementing goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the Law School community.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of academic programs pertaining to law students.
• Working knowledge of formats for written legal analysis (e.g., IRAC, IREAC, CRAC CIRAC, CREAC).
• Knowledge of educational theories and learning styles.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Bar Exam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs as needed.
• Some evening and weekend availability is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $90,000.

Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

About New York Law School

Founded in 1891, New York Law School (NYLS) is an independent law school located in Tribeca, the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. Known as “New York’s law school,” NYLS embraces the city as its classroom by complementing a rigorous legal education with an innovative and diverse set of “uniquely New York” experiential learning opportunities. Since opening its doors, NYLS has produced graduates who have gone on to hold high elected and appointed office in the city, lead large and small firms, and gain broad recognition as captains of business and industry. Its renowned faculty of prolific scholars has built the School’s strength in key areas of the law, including business and financial services, intellectual property and privacy, and government and public interest law. NYLS has more than 18,000 graduates and currently enrolls around 1,100 students in its full‑time and part‑time J.D. programs. The School also offers an advanced‑degree program in Tax Law.

New York Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.