Director, Academic Success Program

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron seeks an experienced educator to teach relevant law courses and lead academic success programs for law students across all years. You will counsel students, deliver workshops, and drive skills-based teaching with a focus on diverse learning needs, writing, and analytical skills.

You will design early interventions, supervise ASP fellows, and coordinate with the Director of Bar Success to align academic skills with bar readiness efforts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably in academic success or bar preparation.
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing and database capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic success courses and workshops.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive academic success program for law students.
• Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching to students at risk.
• Supervise and train ASP fellows and peer tutors.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate academic skills into the curriculum.
• Track student performance and report trends to administration.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student counseling

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Database capabilities

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 experience. Design 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 Licensure Experience: 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 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 Harm Email: [e-mail]

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Background Check Statement

The 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 Statement

The 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 Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

University of Akron Overview

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

Compensation and Benefits

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.