Associate Director

Associate Director

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Job #  | 042262
Department Code  | 21701-2100
Department  | Law College-Dean
Job Title  | Associate Director
Location  | Syracuse, NY
Pay Range  | $65,000 - $77,000
Pay Determination  | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level  | S5
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Hours  | Standard University business hours.

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type  | Full-time
Campus  | Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code  | Not Applicable

Job Description  | The Associate Director participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program that partners with students and alumni from admission through bar passage. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for bar preparation counseling, planning, and presenting skills workshops, and coaching alumni who are studying for the bar exam in Uniform Bar Examination and NextGen Uniform Bar Exam jurisdictions.

Education and Experience  | JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, required. Member of bar in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction, required within 6 months of hire. 3+ years’ experience in legal academic support and bar preparation, preferred. Teaching or experience with student advising as related to academic issues, preferred. High level of organization, flexibility, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills, required. Strong written and verbal communications skills required. Large group and small group presentation ability, required. Legal practice experience, preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA and other regulations, required. Ability to conduct basic statistical analysis, preferred. Experience with SUCOL Academic Success program, preferred. Experience with the SUCOL Bar Preparation Program, preferred.

Skills and Knowledge  | Sound judgment and discretion sufficient to build relationships with students, alumni, and colleagues that foster trust and cooperation. Ability to develop rapport with students in an individual counseling setting. Ability to complete tasks in an expeditious and courteous manner. Ability to collaborate to build highly effective bar exam outcomes, while also promoting harmony within the office. Sufficiently strong minded to impart unambiguous directions to students who need motivation, both in law school and on the bar exam. Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others. Must establish and maintain positive working relationships within department and within the College of Law. Works to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. Must be a dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success. Flexibility to work outside the normal assigned schedule when requested.

Responsibilities  | Bar Exam Counseling and Advising: Provides academic advising on course selection and planning. Guides students on the path to licensure from bar exam application through preparation. Coaches at-risk students identified by COL metrics. Counsels on study techniques, exam prep, and course choices. Reviews student work to improve bar writing and preparation strategies. Meets with graduating students to create individualized bar exam plans. Develops and delivers bar preparation workshops covering long-range planning and exam skills. Answers student questions on bar exam applications across U.S. jurisdictions. Collaborates with Kaplan Bar Review to implement the institutional agreement and deliver comprehensive services. Assists alumni with study plans, coaching them through meetings, essay reviews, and performance feedback. 
Bar Exam Success Programming: Develops and presents comprehensive and supplemental bar preparation workshops tailored to support students and alumni prepare for the Uniform Bar Exam and the NextGen Bar Exam. Focuses workshop content on the skills and strategies needed to pass the Uniform Bar Exam or the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam while addressing any future reforms. Integrates programming with COL traditional and interactive distance education learning models, ensuring all students receive personalized support. Designs and implements comprehensive programming to support bar exam retakers particularly those who have not passed a bar exam within two years of graduation.
Data Collection: Collaborates to engage in bar exam data collection and analysis for purposes of internal and external reporting. Develops and implements formative assessment tools to evaluate the impact of first-time bar taker preparation and remedial programming efforts.
Administrative Tasks: Oversees and maintains the COL exam administration process. Assists in planning and presenting at New Student Orientation. Participates in campus-wide initiatives in collaboration with other student services offices at the College of Law to provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for COL students. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements  | Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment  | Not Applicable
Application Instructions  | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University  | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area  | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans  | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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Quick Link  | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110962
Job Posting Date  | 09/22/2025
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