For nearly 40 years, nonprofit AccessLex Institute® has been partnering with our member institutions – the nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools – to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community we serve. From providing free resources for every step of the law school journey to maximizing the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy, we exist to increase access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar. Helix Bar Review is our latest service in pursuit of our nonprofit mission – empowering the next generation of lawyers. Learn more at AccessLex.org and HelixBarReview.org.

Salary range is $105,000-$115,000

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Online Education, reporting to the Managing Director, Academic Programming and Partnerships, plays a pivotal role in advancing Helix Bar Review’s educational offerings. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Academic Programs and Partnerships team to design and implement online programs for J.D. and LL.M. students, as well as law school faculty. Working closely with the team, the Associate Director will help shape and refine the curriculum for in-school programs—developing a robust mix of questions, videos, and instructional content tailored to the specific needs of each partner school. In addition to curriculum development, the Associate Director will oversee asynchronous programs, create training materials to guide educators in effectively using Helix resources, and travel as needed to lead workshops, instruct online courses and Pass Classes, and represent Helix at conferences and webinars.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Managing Director in managing internal and external resources essential to the development and delivery of online educational programs for J.D. and LL.M. students, as well as law school faculty.
• Collaborate with the In-School Programming team and partner school faculty to plan, coordinate, and teach in-school programming courses and workshops.
• Work cross-functionally with departments across AccessLex—including Product Development, Academic Support, and Marketing—to ensure in-school programming is seamlessly integrated with the Helix Bar Review curriculum and brand objectives.
• Partner with the Marketing and Engagement teams to communicate effectively with law school representatives, ensuring each school’s specific instructional and logistical needs are understood and met.
• Assist in curriculum design and maintenance, contributing to the creation of course materials, assessments, and multimedia content that align with Helix’s pedagogical standards and objectives.
• Oversee quality assurance for online and in-school programming, regularly reviewing course materials and delivery to ensure consistency, accuracy, and engagement.
• Support faculty and instructors, developing and updating training resources to promote effective use of Helix content and technology in online and blended settings.
• Monitor program performance, collecting and analyzing feedback and data to guide continuous improvement of course content and delivery.
• Represent Helix Bar Review at workshops, conferences, and webinars to strengthen partnerships and promote best practices in bar exam preparation.
• Prepare reports and updates on program outcomes, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the ongoing success, innovation, and expansion of Helix’s online and in-school programming initiatives.

Candidate Requirements: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). 

Required

• Understanding of best practices in legal education pedagogy
• Experience developing academic and bar success related content
• Superior writing, verbal communication, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Superior project management skills
• Superior attention to detail 
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Superior commitment to exceptional customer service
• Strong understanding of the bar exam process, elements and strategies for success
• Ability to initiate, champion and successfully implement new products
• Ability to thrive in an environment that anticipates change and promotes and leverages innovation
• Collaborative mindset; ability to give and receive feedback to improve products and services
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Web-based applications, LMS and CRM platforms, and online collaboration tools
• Passion and enthusiasm for legal education and student success
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse environment
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to work productively from your home office, on a campus or on the go!

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of the academic and nonacademic skills needed to succeed in law school and on the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam. 
• Experience implementing online educational programs.
• Experience coordinating and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience conducting in-person, phone and online meetings and presentations

Background Experiences. The following candidate background experiences are desired: 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to meet production deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• J.D. required; Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required
• 3 or more years of demonstrated ability to work in the law school or bar exam preparation environment. 

This is a full-time, exempt position in a remote location; the incumbent is expected to be present and accessible for at least 40 hours per week, subject to approved leave time, travel and other absences as described in the Employee Handbook or as otherwise agreed by the Company. The Company’s standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AccessLex Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.