Co-Director, NextGen Bar & Academic Success Program

HU101 The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University in the United States seeks a Co-Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation to lead the School of Law’s academic support and bar prep programs, guiding students from matriculation through bar admission and preparing for NextGen Bar exams. The role emphasizes data-informed interventions and collaboration with faculty to align curricula with NextGen expectations.

You will supervise tutors and instructors, manage vendor relations and budgets, and report outcomes to the Dean's

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of experience in academic support, bar preparation, or law teaching.
• Experience teaching or coaching legal analysis, exam writing, or bar-tested subjects.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive academic success and bar preparation program.
• Develop and teach NextGen-aligned bar preparation courses and workshops.
• Monitor NCBE guidance and adapt programming for the NextGen transition.
• Identify at-risk students and design data-informed interventions and coaching plans.
• Manage relationships with vendors and oversee budgets for the program.
• Track and report bar passage outcomes and program metrics to the Dean's Office.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven coaching

Legal analysis

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Active law license (US)

Job description

Howard University in the United States seeks a Co-Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation to lead the School of Law’s academic support and bar prep programs, guiding students from matriculation through bar admission and preparing for NextGen Bar exams. The role emphasizes data-informed interventions and collaboration with faculty to align curricula with NextGen expectations.

You will supervise tutors and instructors, manage vendor relations and budgets, and report outcomes to the Dean's