Director of Law Academic Support & Bar Prep

Lewis & Clark College; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR seeks a Director of Academic and Bar Success to lead integrated academic support and bar passage efforts from matriculation through licensure. You will identify at‑risk students, provide counseling, oversee bar prep coursework, and manage post‑graduation study support.

The role reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs, collaborates with Lawyering faculty and the Registrar, and drives scaffolded, data‑informed services across all three years of law school and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Three years of experience in academic support, bar preparation, legal practice, teaching, or closely related work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the Academic Enhancement Program, including the Summer Institute, 1L skills sessions, and exam skills workshops.
• Supervise approximately 20 Student Success Fellows, including recruitment, training, pedagogical development, and performance oversight.
• Design and implement an early intervention strategy to identify and support students struggling to achieve success.
• Provide academic counseling to identified students, including course‑selection advising after students’ 1L year.
• Coordinate on‑campus study spaces and related programming during the bar study period.
• Develop and lead tailored workshops for part‑time student cohorts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Counseling skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission in US jurisdiction

Job description

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR seeks a Director of Academic and Bar Success to lead integrated academic support and bar passage efforts from matriculation through licensure. You will identify at‑risk students, provide counseling, oversee bar prep coursework, and manage post‑graduation study support.

The role reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs, collaborates with Lawyering faculty and the Registrar, and drives scaffolded, data‑informed services across all three years of law school and