Summer Bar Prep Grader

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Summer Bar Prep Grader

Position Type
Temporary

Job Number
SA79224

Full or Part Time
part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range
$55.56/hr

Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
The Fowler School of Law offers a unique — and nationally-recognized — bar preparation program to complement traditional doctrinal law school coursework, with the goal of fully and adequately preparing students for the California (and out-of-state) bar examination. The course is offered twice a year to coincide with test dates. The Summer Bar Prep Grader assists the Assistant Dean of Academic Achievement and Assistant Director of Academic Achievement with the evaluation of essays and/or performance tests. This is a part-time temporary assignment scheduled to work up to 10 hours per week with an anticipated end date of July 24, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Read and comment on substance and structure of essays and/or performance tests submitted by students.
• Track student progress according to tracking systems set up by Academic Achievement.
• Notify program administrators of significant substandard performance to facilitate interventions.
• Full-time graders will grade six (6) essays or three (3) performance tests
• Part-time graders will grade three (3) to four (4) essays
• Back-up graders will be on-call to fill in as necessary and will have the same responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed attorney who has previously assisted with the Bar Prep Program or has taught as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Fowler School of Law.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents
1. Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae