Executive Director of Bar Preparation at CUNY

City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law seeks highly qualified and innovative candidates for the

position of Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing Programs. CUNY School of Law is a national

leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become

excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members of historically

underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the School prepares students to practice "Law in the

Service of Human Needs," including intensive license preparation.

 

The Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing administers various programs to full-time and parttime

graduating law students who are preparing for a license to practice law. They lead the development,

implementation and assessment of programs and services to produce high-quality bar exam results and meet

other strategic goals. They collaborate with different departments and external vendors, and oversees staff,

budget, and operations.

 

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Executive Director of Bar Preparation and

Licensing Programs will be responsible for the success of various operations and programs related to licensure.

They will:

Administer bar support and training programs

Train and supervise faculty and adjuncts for bar preparation teaching

Oversee the bar mentor program

Oversee the recruitment and training of bar graders

Incorporate state and judicial requirements for admission to the bar in the programs

Be responsible for implementing emerging strategies and methodologies for bar preparation

Administer budget, operations, and materials for the program

Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing Programs duties include, but are not limited to:

As the lead administrator of the bar preparation program, prepare and oversee the implementation of

plans, budgets, data, and other reports for institutional assessment of the program

Design and implementation of current curriculum to prepare for the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in New

York and other jurisdictions

Ensure new curriculum for New York-specific examination requirements are incorporated in the

programs on a regular basis

Train faculty and adjunct teachers in course content and teaching methods related to CORE Doctrine and

Applied Legal Analysis, the Law School’s intensive bar preparation courses

Supervise the law school’s innovative Bar Mentor Program to prepare for winter/summer bar examination

Develop specific bar preparation methodologies to assist law school’s part-time Program students

Provide faculty support through presentations and workshops on topics related to the bar exam and

integration of bar skills into doctrinal coursework

Work with other academic support units to synchronize exam writing methodologies across departments

Coordinate and implement New York State’s other licensing requirements, including: Law School Bar

Certification for character and fitness, Pro Bono requirements for law student applicants, skills

competency and professional values requirements for admission to the New York Bar, and other

requirements as needed

Stay current on emerging pedagogies related to all aspects of bar exam preparation

May provide instruction in bar preparation, as needed

Responsible for purchasing/procurement and interaction with bar exam preparation vendors

This position may require evenings and weekends.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below.

J.D. degree

Law school teaching experience and bar preparation teaching experience

In-depth knowledge of legal writing, traditional and innovative law school curricula, and academic

support issues are a plus.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a proven record of accomplishment working

in multi-racial and multicultural institutions.

Strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable.

 

CUNY TITLE

Professional School Assistant Admin

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$138,512-$150,000

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

 

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial wellbeing,

and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension

benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also

benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to

participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing

employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance

with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their

final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their

first day of employment. Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the

office.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search

for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.