Bar Advisor

Harvard Law School

63042BR

Position Description

The Dean of Students Office (DOS) works with faculty and other Harvard Law School (HLS) administrative offices to orient 1,800 students to law school life and to provide resources and counseling on a variety of matters that may arise in both students’ academic and personal lives. All of this occurs within a high-volume, dynamic, service-oriented setting.  

The Bar Advisor is a critical partner within the DOS team and works directly with students to help them navigate the path to bar admission.  

As a Bar Advisor you will: 

• Advise students on all matters relating to Bar application logistics and questions or concerns, including the bar’s character and fitness process. 

• Work closely with the Registrar’s Office and the Admissions Office on bar application matters as needed. 

• Maintain relationships with bar preparation company representatives and state bar administrators. 

• Stay abreast of the latest changes in Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), Universal Bar Exam (UBE), and state bar exams and requirements. 

• Facilitate bar preparation company access to HLS students where appropriate. 

• Craft reminders about important bar or MPRE-related deadlines, with particular focus on the several jurisdictions attracting most HLS students. 

• Develop and lead robust programmatic content related to bar application, such as in-person information sessions, virtual information sessions, videos, and digital content. 

• Serve as a warm, knowledgeable, understanding, figure who offers reassuring guidance to students as they approach an important milestone in their legal careers.  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

 We are looking for people who have: 

• J.D. not required, but a plus. 

• Past admission to at least one state bar. Not required, but advantageous.  

• Desire and ability to work independently, while remaining accountable for organizational requirements. 

• Experience in planning and prioritization of projects, programs, and activities, using sound judgment. 

• High level of collegiality, integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and writing skills.  

• Strong data gathering, data analysis, problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Experience with supporting a diverse and inclusive student population with a variety of life experiences. 

Working Conditions
This is a hybrid part-time position, with a split between regular work onsite in Cambridge, MA and remote work, typically during standard business hours. If desired, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to major campus events hosted by the DOS Office – some of which require working evening and weekend hours. 

Additional Information
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.  

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.  

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive. 

Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function
Faculty & Student Services

Department Office Location
USA – MA – Cambridge

Job Code
S0357P FSS Student Servics Officr III

Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Department
Dean of Students Office

Sub-Unit
*

Time Status
Part-time

Salary Grade
057

Union
00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity

Schedule
17.5 hours/week, see additional information under Working Conditions.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.