Academic Support Specialist

1 week ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States North Carolina Central University Full time


The Office of Academic Success provides a variety of resources to ensure that all students develop the skills needed to succeed academically at the School of Law.

Through Academic Success and Bar Preparation courses, the tutorial program, workshops, individualized academic counseling and advising, and readily available resources, all students have access to information to enable them to become effective and successful law students.

Additionally, the Academic Success Program assists with the School of Law's bar review program for recent graduates (Invest in Success), and other bar preparation programs.

Primary Purpose of Position

The person hired for this position will serve as a specialist in the School of Law's Academic Support Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent computer and technology skills. Experience with data management, Microsoft Excel, and report development preferred.
  • Ability to effectively teach in workshop and individual settings.
  • Flexibility to work evening hours and weekends.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to find creative solutions for complex problems while still maintaining the integrity of the standards and policies of the institution.
  • Ability to work independently, making effective decisions quickly and resolutely.
  • Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body
Minimum Education/Experience

  • A juris doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.
  • A member in good standing with a state bar.
  • An outstanding law school academic record.
  • A genuine desire to work closely with students.
  • Three years of experience as a practicing attorney or one year of experience in student support at a law school.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in academic or bar support positions with law students.
  • Teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education, preferably law.
  • Experience working with students or others in crisis with a calm and respectful demeanor, and subsequently make well-reasoned determinations of next steps.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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