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The University of Illinois College of Law is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States and is part of a major public research university. The College of Law is committed to academic excellence for all students and is seeking a dedicated academic success professional to direct the College of Law’s Academic Success and Bar Support Program. The position is based in Champaign, Illinois.
In this critical, high-visibility role, you would direct the College of Law's Academic Success and Bar Support Program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing one-on-one support to students to promote each student’s academic success in law school and successful performance on the bar exam.
- Partnering with faculty and staff to help students develop study, legal analysis, and exam-writing skills that enhance their academic performance.
- Developing and implementing academic support
- Identifying and addressing barriers to students’ academic
- Preparing and delivering bar preparation programs building on the existing “Countdown to the Bar” program at the College of Law.
- Reaching out to recent graduates to encourage completion of bar preparation courses and help address barriers to bar preparation.
- Nurturing relationships with bar examiners in Illinois and other
- Developing and maintaining expertise in the various bar exams College of Law graduates take, including the current Universal Bar Exam and NextGen Bar Exam.
This position requires residency in the Champaign-Urbana areas and may necessitate occasional travel.
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school, a Bar membership in a US jurisdiction (which may be inactive), and two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications are prior employment in a law school, particularly in connection with academic and bar success; advising, counseling, or teaching experience; experience in law practice; and experience working with students with disabilities.
This is a full-time, 12-month position. The expected start date is between May 16 and August 16, 2024. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. The University offers a generous and flexible benefits program. Relocation assistance will be provided.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 17, 2024. Apply for this position at https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9426?c=illinois. Only applications submitted through the University’s job portal will be considered. If you have questions about this position, please email Patrick Rietz ([email protected]). For assistance with the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].
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