Associate Dean of Bar Studies and Academic Success

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $125K - $191K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 3rd, 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 implementing and managing programs to improve bar passage rates, developing and teaching bar-related courses, overseeing data tracking and analysis, and managing vendor relationships to support student success from matriculation through bar admission.

Highlights

Lead Bar Studies and Academic Success Departments at Rutgers Law School with staff oversight in Newark and Camden.
Implement programming to improve and maintain bar passage rates to meet or exceed peer institutions.
Develop, teach, and supervise bar passage-focused courses and coordinate academic success programming.
Utilize student data and collaborate with internal and external partners to inform data-driven decisions.
Manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies.
Required JD from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. bar jurisdiction, and strong academic credentials.
Minimum 4 years of law-related experience post-graduation and 2 years in law school academic support or bar exam advising.
At least 8 years in leadership or managerial roles with strong analytic, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred 5 years of law school teaching experience, especially in bar preparation or academic support, and prior program directing experience.
Salary range from $124,967 to $191,383 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.