Academic Director Non-J.D. Programs

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Academic Director – Non-J.D. Programs
The candidate will coordinate adjunct faculty hiring process with goal of building an accomplished, talented, and diverse pool of adjunct faculty for the non-JD programs. Will coordinate recruiting and hiring process with Human Resources, including drafting job descriptions for adjunct faculty, coordinating recruiting process with Human Resources, interviewing candidates, updating terms and conditions of employment and faculty contracts, and coordinating the execution of faculty contracts. Review updated faculty bios and credential information. Before each term, collaborate with Registrar’s Office and Technology Department to anticipate and trouble-shoot registration related issues. Coordinate with LL.M. Project Coordinator and Registrar to review student registration to ensure students are registered, and message to students regarding how to register and resolve problems. Coordinate with Faculty and Technology regarding uploading of course information into D2L reviews course content. Notify professors regarding any necessary changes. Administer academic policies for the Non-JD programs, including meeting with students, counseling students, and making decisions regarding waivers, attendance deferrals, exam deferrals, leaves of absence, withdrawal, academic probation, dismissal from program, etc. Oversee academic administration of Korea program, including faculty selection and hiring, faculty contracts, and timely review of final grades. Oversee the final examination process. Work closely with the Technology Department in the administration of the ExamSoft process, and message to LL.M. students and faculty, as needed. Academic Counseling- Meet individually with students, assess students’ academic needs and professional goals, assist them in setting goals, connect them to appropriate resources, and provide ongoing support as needed. Oversee coordination with student affairs on commencement activities and ensuring that non-J.D. students have all pertinent commencement information Communicate with other offices and departments as needed in regards to individual student concerns. Collaborate with Registrar on Satisfactory Academic Progress, conferral of certificates and degrees. Develop academic calendar and course schedules; oversee compilation of book list; Create copy for academic resources, including information guides, posters, and handouts; Coordinate and implement virtual student activities regarding academics-related information for the programs. Coordinate with Director of Institutional Effectiveness regarding all regulatory and accreditation aspects for the Non-JD programs, including document collection, and coordination with faculty regarding all necessary SACS filing materials. Review and update student handbook policies, school catalog, and other official documents each academic year. Review Bar Association rules and communicates with Bar Associations, as needed, to address student questions and evaluate continued program compliance with Bar rules. Provide guidance to faculty regarding syllabi, learning outcomes, assessments, course design, teaching obligations/key deadlines, coordinates with technology regarding DE best practices. Monitor faculty compliance with attendance policy. Review grades to ensure compliance with grade curve. Coordinate with Academic Success, Student Affairs, and Center for Professional Development regarding online workshops that offer student support (e.g., bar-prep, career search strategies, managing stress in law school, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Represent core beliefs, principles, or qualities that guide individual behavior toward attainment of the organization’s vision, mission, strategic initiatives, customer objectives, and mission pillars.

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