Associate Director – Law School

Associate Director – Law School
Lubbock
45037BR
School of Law

Position Description
Performs administrative
duties in the management and coordination of an area within the Texas Tech School of Law. Under general supervision, performs varied and
complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures at the law school.
May provide supervision and direction to law students, clerical, para-professional or professional staff members.

About the
University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always
reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas
Tech’s 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country’s largest public art collections. Its
13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the
skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas – hard work, grit and authenticity – the
university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech
is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of
American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education
and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or
College
Consistently recognized as a Best Value Law School, the National Jurist recently rated Texas Tech Law the Best Value Law
School in Texas and 16 nationally (National Jurist, Fall 2021). With a faculty and staff dedicated to student success, an unparalleled
record of advocacy competition championships, and alumni who are among the best in their fields, Texas Tech Law provides a legal education
that is second to none.

In addition to the value, advocacy, and community provided by Texas Tech Law, we have the benefit of being
located in Lubbock, Texas – “The Friendliest City in America.” Lubbock has grown from its Wild West roots to a modern cultural crossroads
featuring award-winning wineries, museums, and world-class musical and theatrical talent.

Major/Essential Functions
Helps
to coordinate the operation and activities of the Law School’s Office of Academic Success Programs (OASP); works closely with students in
groups and individually to promote student success; helps to develop and implement OASP policies and procedures; helps to organize and set
OASP tasks and priorities; and helps to administer the OASP budget. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Academic Support
Programs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Works cooperatively with the Associate Dean for Student Life and collaborates with
staff/faculty who assist with the Law School’s student success initiatives and the bar preparation program.

This is a full-time,
12-month staff position that serves as the Associate Director for Academic Success Programs. The Associate Director’s is to work with the
Director to help law students develop the skills and knowledge needed to reach their top academic performance in law school and when taking
the bar exam.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Director to design and implement academic success programs
  delivering and assessing a comprehensive program of academic success for all law students from orientation until taking the bar
  exam.
• Working one-on-one with law students on academic probation and self-referred law students to help them develop good habits and
  effective methods to improve their academic performance.
• Collaborate with the Director to plan and host academic success workshops
  related to legal analysis, critical reading, exam-taking, time management, etc.
• Teaching and/or supporting one or more sections of
  Introduction to the Study of Law, a required first-year, 1-credit course taught by several faculty/staff; possibly teaching other courses
  related to academic success.
• Co-coordinating the tutoring program with 1L doctrinal professors.
• Providing academic
  counseling for students.
• Participating in activities for academic success professionals through regular participation at
  conferences.
• Cooperating with the Associate Dean for Student Life on student success and support.
• Collaborating with
  faculty/staff who assist with the Law School’s student success initiatives.
• Collaborating with faculty/staff who assist with the Law
  School’s bar preparation program by hosting bar exam and MPRE preparation workshops, especially during the spring semester and during the
  summer leading up to the bar exam.

Required Qualifications
J.D. degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in
the legal field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record as a collaborative and cooperative
  team-player.
• Additional years of progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and
  mentoring.
• Experience in academic success programs at a law school (or equivalent experience).

Pay Range
$59,000
– $77,100 – $94,900

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
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