Academic Coordinator: Associate Director of Academic Skills Program – Bar SpecialistJob #JPF06689
Application WindowOpen date: April 1st, 2021 Next review date: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Academic Coordinator (who will have a working title of Associate Director of Academic Skills) will manage the day-to-day operations of UCI Law’s bar preparation program within its Academic Skills Program (ASP Program). The main goal of the ASP Program is to develop and deliver programs to promote the academic success of students from matriculation, throughout law school, and as they prepare to enter the legal profession. This includes programming and support for students during pre-orientation, orientation, the three years of law school, and bar prep. The primary responsibility of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will be to manage ASP’s development and delivery of bar programming. The Associate Director of Academic Skills will also teach an ASP course or courses as needed, and provide feedback to students on practice exams, exercises, and other writing throughout their law school career. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Associate Director of Academic Skills will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Skills. The responsibilities of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will include, but are not limited to: Requirements Candidates for the position must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, and admission to a state bar, preferably California; This is for a Bar Specialist position, so if the successful candidate does not have admission to the California State Bar, they must successfully pass the California bar within one year of employment; At least three years of relevant professional experience (preferably including teaching), with a focus on bar-exam preparation, preferably with experience in law school academic skills or similar programs; familiarity with the format and subjects tested on the California Bar Exam. Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; The ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify professionalism in working with students, faculty, and staff. The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and growing population of students and promote inclusive excellence. The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines. Nature of Appointment The Academic Coordinator of Academic Skills reports to the Assistant Dean for Academic Skills and works closely with the other Associate Director of Academic Skills, as well as administrators in Student Affairs/ Student Services and faculty. The position is a full-time, twelve-month academic appointment with the standard vacation and benefits package accorded to employees of the University of California. This is not a faculty appointment, and residence during the summer is expected. Salary will be commensurate with experience. TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, applicants should submit the following materials:
For more information about UCI Law, visit: www.law.uci.edu. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
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Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06689 Campus InformationThe University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Job locationIrvine, CA
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