Associate Dean of Bar Studies and Academic Success

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $125K - $191K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 27th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Associate Dean of Bar Studies and Academic Success to lead the Bar Studies and Academic Success Departments at Rutgers Law School. The role involves overseeing staff, developing and managing programs to improve bar passage rates, teaching courses focused on bar passage, and using data to drive student success strategies.

Highlights

Lead Bar Studies and Academic Success Departments with oversight of staff in Newark and Camden.
Implement and manage programs to maintain or improve bar passage rates to match or exceed peer institutions.
Develop, teach, and supervise courses focused on bar passage and coordinate academic success programming.
Utilize student data and resources from internal and external partners for program development and evaluation.
Track, report, and analyze bar exam data to support data-driven decisions.
Manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies.
Requires J.D. from ABA-approved law school, bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, minimum 4 years law-related experience, and minimum 2 years in law school academic support or bar exam advising.
Minimum of 8 years leadership/managerial experience with strong professional, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of law school teaching experience, especially in bar preparation or academic support, and experience directing related programs.
Salary range from $124,967 to $191,383 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and paid leave.