Assistant Director of Bar Support

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 7th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Director of Bar Support to help run the Levin College of Law's academic success and bar readiness program. The role coaches law students and graduates through bar exam preparation, with particular attention to those at risk of underperforming. The position also teaches academic success coursework, analyzes student outcomes data, and tracks licensure changes such as the NextGen bar exam.

Highlights

Advise and coach law students and graduates on academic success and bar exam preparation.
Identify students at risk of bar exam underperformance and connect them with appropriate resources.
Teach one or more academic success or bar preparation courses each year.
Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and resources on study strategies, exam-taking skills, and bar subjects.
Analyze grades, bar results, and practice exam scores to evaluate program effectiveness.
Monitor changes in bar admission requirements, including the NextGen bar exam, and keep the program aligned with accreditation standards.
Build relationships with alumni, bar preparation vendors, and other external partners.
Bachelor's degree and five years of appropriate experience (or an equivalent combination), plus admission to a State Bar.
Preference for a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Florida Bar membership, or willingness to obtain it.
Expected salary of $90,000 minimum.