Director, Academic Success Program

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron invites applications for a position to teach relevant law courses and lead the academic success program for law students across all years. The role includes counseling, workshops, and designing early intervention initiatives to promote academic excellence, retention, and bar readiness.

Responsibility includes supervising ASP fellows, collaborating with the Dean, tracking outcomes, and leading data-informed improvements to student learning experiences on a collaborative

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate and state licensure as a lawyer.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience, preferably in academic success, bar preparation, legal skills, or legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic success courses and deliver skills-based workshops.
• Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching to students, including at-risk students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Counseling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

Job Summary:Teach relevant law courses to students. Responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic success programs for law students across all years. Counsel and support students by conducting workshops. Provide strategic leadership in skills-based teaching, support students by counseling and tutoring, and create early intervention initiatives that promote academic excellence, retention, and bar readiness. Demonstrate commitment to student development, and collaborative academic support practices tailored to diverse learning styles and student needs including basic writing and analytic skills.Essential Functions:Develop and manage a comprehensive academic success program spanning first-year through upper-division law students.Teach academic success courses (e.g., Advanced Legal Applications and Foundations of Law) and deliver skills-based workshops (e.g., legal analysis, exam writing, time management). Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching to students, including those identified as at-risk.Supervise and train academic success fellows, student assistants, and peer tutors in delivering effective support.Utilize technology innovations to enhance students’ learning experienceDesign and implement early assessment tools and data-driven interventions to improve student outcomes.Collaborate with Academic Success Faculty to recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise ASP student fellows. to integrate academic skills instruction into the broader law school curriculum.Track student performance metrics and provide reports to administration on academic trends and outcomes.Serve on committees focused on academic achievement, retention, and curriculum development as needed. Work in close coordination with the Director of Bar Success to ensure alignment between academic and bar-readiness efforts.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean or Professor of Academic Success.Additional Position Information:Education:Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree.Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:Law LicensureExperience:Requires a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated successful teaching experience, preferably in areas such as academic success, bar preparation, legal skills, or legal writing. Strong computer skills (including spreadsheet, word processing, and database capabilities) are required.Preferred Qualifications:A demonstrated record of effective self-starting and follow-through is preferred. Demonstrated success in assisting student learning with the ability to identify methods to enhance learning for multiple learning styles is preferred. The ability to build rapport with all students, including those at risk, and a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of constituencies are preferred. The ability to create, implement, and evaluate academic support is preferred.Leadership:Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of students and/or temporary workers.Physical Requirements:Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.Working Conditions:No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal.Application Instructions:In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Please note that you can add other documents to this list that your department requires, such as a cover letter, 3 professional references, and official transcripts, etc.Application Deadline:Review of applications will begin on August 6, 2026.Compensation:The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):United States of America (Exempt)Union Affiliation (if applicable):For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:Cindy HarmEmail:[e-mail]________________________________________________________________________Background Check StatementThe University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.Non-Discrimination StatementThe University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.State of Residence StatementIt is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.