Coach - DU Bar Success Program

Coach - DU Bar Success Program

Located in Denver, CO, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law has a DU Bar Success (DUBS) program for graduates of Denver Law to aid in bar preparation studies, utilizing bar exam materials. The program features workshops, mock bar exams, individualized feedback, and coaching. DUBS provides one-on-one coaching to help graduates keep on track and make the most of the learning experience.

Position Description

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire part-time (hourly, non-benefited) Coaches to advance the DU Bar Success Program through individual and/or small group coaching of law school graduates as they prepare for bar exams.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with and support the Program Director and Assistant Director.
• Meet routinely with students and graduates to coach through bar exam preparation.
• Track individual meetings, document bar studier learning progress, and other information relevant to bar coaching.
• If desired and necessary, facilitate small group memorization sessions.
• If desired, proctor mock bar exams with a physical presence at the law school.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A high degree of professionalism
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• The ability to listen, understand, and problem-solve with students to overcome learning concerns and hurdles
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and to functioning in a high-paced, collaborative work and learning environment

Required Qualifications

• A JD or equivalent legal degree
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and providing comments on word documents
• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, teaching, instructional design, cognitive science, counseling, and affiliated fields
• Prior satisfactory performance as a DUBS Coach or Writing Advisor
• License to practice law in Colorado

Work Schedule

Hours are flexible and could accommodate remote work.

Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 30, 2026.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $40.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

• The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• 1. Resume
• 2. Cover Letter

• Equality and nondiscrimination

• The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

Education

• Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.