Director of Academic Success, Stanford Law School

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.  A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Strong preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications and experience:

•  Admission to a state bar;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in law practice and/or law teaching with a focus on legal writing and analysis.
• Experience in academic support/skills programs at the law-school level.
• Familiarity with the subjects tested on and the format of the California and Uniform Bar Exams;  
• The ability to think imaginatively and critically about techniques to improve law students’ academic development, and to design, implement, and manage innovative programs to promote that development;  
• The ability to handle confidential information and exhibit good judgment in working with students, faculty, and staff;  
• A strong understanding of the conceptual frameworks of growth mindset, stereotype threat, and belonging;
• The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators; and
• The ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.