Coach - DU Bar Success Program

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law seeks part-time, hourly coaches to advance the DU Bar Success program by coaching graduates through bar exam preparation. This non-benefited position is capped at 1,000 hours per calendar year and offers flexible hours, including remote work possibilities.

Responsibilities include meeting with students, tracking progress, and potentially leading small groups and proctoring mock exams, all while supporting program leadership.

Qualifikationen

• JD or equivalent legal degree is required.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and providing comments on Word documents.
• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction is required; Colorado license preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support the Program Director and Assistant Director.
• Coach students and graduates through bar exam preparation.
• Track meetings and document progress of bar studiers.
• Facilitate small group memorization sessions if needed.
• Proctor mock bar exams on site when required.

Kenntnisse

Outstanding written and oral comms

Organizational & project management

MS Office proficiency & Word comments

Ausbildung

JD or equivalent legal degree

Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction

Colorado bar license (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Located in one of the nation’s most iconic and dynamic cities, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law has a long and distinguished tradition in experiential education. The law school features a DU Bar Success (DUBS) program for graduates of Denver Law to aid in bar preparation studies, utilizing bar exam materials.The program features workshops, mock bar exams, individualized feedback, and coaching. DUBS provides one-on-one coaching to help graduates keep on track and make the most of the learning experience.

Position Description

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire part-time (hourly, non-benefited) Coaches to advance the DU Bar Success Program through individual and/or small group coaching of law school graduates as they prepare for bar exams.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with and support the Program Director and Assistant Director.
• Meet routinely with students and graduates to coach through bar exam preparation.
• Track individual meetings, document bar studier learning progress, and other information relevant to bar coaching.
• If desired and necessary, facilitate small group memorization sessions.
• If desired, proctor mock bar exams with a physical presence at the law school.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A high degree of professionalism
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• The ability to listen, understand, and problem-solve with students to overcome learning concerns and hurdles.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and to functioning in a high-paced, collaborative work and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• A JD or equivalent legal degree
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and providing comments on word documents
• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, teaching, instructional design, cognitive science, counseling, and affiliated fields.
• Prior satisfactory performance as a DUBS Coach or Writing Advisor.
• License to practice law in Colorado

Work Schedule

Hours are flexible and could accommodate remote work.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 30, 2026.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $40.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.