Associate Dean of Bar Studies and Academic Support

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have come together to create one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth.

Rutgers Law School-with locations in Camden and Newark-offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation's 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact.

As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation.

Rutgers Law School ( RLS) seeks an experienced and strategically minded candidate with a track record of setting and achieving student success goals to lead our Bar Studies Department and enhance our Academic Success Department. The successful candidate must be creative and organized and should possess excellent teaching, analytical, quantitative, and collaborative skills. The Associate Dean must possess a commitment to advancing student success from matriculation through bar admission.

The Associate Dean of Bar Studies and Academic Support will report directly to the Dean with dotted lines to the Vice Dean (Newark) and the Vice Dean (Camden) and work closely with the faculty and administration. The Associate Dean will design, implement, and manage programming to improve and then maintain bar passage rates at RLS so that it is comparable to peer institutions. The Associate Dean , in conjunction with the academic success faculty, will also review, and coordinate academic success programming at RLS. The Associate Dean will utilize student data and resources offered by internal and external partners. The Associate Dean will champion data driven decisions that meet bar passage and student success goals. The Associate Dean will also manage the contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies. The Associate Dean will also develop and teach courses focused on bar passage.

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school with strong academic credentials.
Current or prior admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

* A minimum of 4 years of law related experience, post law school graduation.

* A minimum of 2 years of experience in law school academic support or bar exam advising.

* At least eight years of experience of increasing responsibility in a leadership/managerial role

* Exemplary professional, administrative, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

* Excellent oral and written proficiency as well as strong organizational abilities.

* Some evening hours and travel.

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty staff, and administrators.

* Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and to manage others.

* Demonstrated ability to think creatively and critically about techniques to improve law students' academic development and to design, implement and arrange innovative programs to promote that development.

* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgement, and provide customer service in working with students, faculty, and staff.

* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data, empirical analysis, and software applications.

* Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

* Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions within established policies, guidelines accreditation standards, and applicable law.

* Significant knowledge of the law school curriculum and best practices for law teaching.

* An understanding of the dynamics of diversity and accessibility, including for first-generation college graduates or law school attendees, in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding into their work.

* At least 5 years of prior law school teaching experience, preferably related to bar preparation or academic support.

* Prior experience directing a law school bar preparation or academic support program.

* Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques within a legal or higher education setting.

The Associate Dean will be expected to travel to and serve students on both campuses in an equitable manner. In addition, some evening hours and travel are expected.