Manager, Pathway Initiatives

📋 Description

• Oversee the curricular, academic, and operational aspects of the LexScholars Post-Baccalaureate Program.

• Spearhead the continuous development and enhancement of the LexPostBacc curriculum, informed by participant performance and insights from referring law schools.

• Ensure the curriculum aligns with best practices in online education and adult learning methodologies.

• Uphold academic rigor and ensure grading consistency across all delivery formats.

• Modify the curriculum and assessments to promote the appropriate, ethical, and effective use of AI tools.

• Supervise the onboarding, training, calibration, and ongoing performance assessment of graders.

• Design and lead training and calibration sessions to ensure uniformity in grading.

• Manage grading workflows, ensuring timely issuance of performance reports to both referring law schools and internal stakeholders.

• Create and tailor grade summary reports for use by program directors.

• Address participant inquiries regarding program grading, assessment, and academic standards.

• Analyze feedback trends and propose curricular enhancements.

• Update and maintain content and course structures within the Canvas LMS.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to facilitate program delivery.

• Partner with law schools to support academic alignment and post-program coaching initiatives.

• Conduct outreach efforts to enhance program engagement and expansion.

• Utilize Salesforce to monitor engagement, outcomes, and coaching activities.

• Assist in program growth initiatives, including drafting agreements, budgets, and schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a higher education academic support role.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing academic upgrade curricula.

• Experience in delivering online courses tailored for adult learners.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to academic integrity.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with learning management systems, such as Canvas.

• Experience with database platforms, including Salesforce and Excel.

• Experience working with higher education students from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Preferred understanding of law school academic success principles, assessment and grading practices, and curricular frameworks.

• Juris Doctor or a graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., curriculum development, adult education, distance learning) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development.