[Hiring] BAR Coach @Kaplan

Role Description

The BAR Coach is responsible for driving student success by providing expert guidance and proactive support tailored to the Bar Exam. This role involves leveraging data-driven insights by monitoring student progress, facilitating course engagement, and conducting personalized one-on-one coaching. The Coach serves as a bar exam expert, staying current with exam updates to empower students to master complex legal skills and maintain the stamina required for success. Compensation for this role is $40/hr.

• Drive Student Engagement and Outcomes:
  • Take accountability for the measurable success of assigned bar students.
  • Proactively work to improve key metrics including student engagement, performance, confidence levels, exam preparedness, course satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Proactive Monitoring and Outreach:
  • Continuously analyze student performance data and progress using internal reporting tools.
  • Translate complex performance metrics into personalized goals for students.
  • Initiate proactive outreach to provide targeted guidance and follow up on ongoing student needs.
• Guide Student Preparation:
  • Help students understand their course, their assignments, and available Kaplan resources.
  • Assist students—especially those with limited time or unique needs—in developing study strategies.
  • Answer student inquiries promptly and provide actionable advice on study strategies, exam preparedness, resources, and time management.
• One-on-One Coaching Sessions:
  • Schedule and facilitate individual remote meetings with students to address academic hurdles.
  • Help students recognize and address common challenges such as test anxiety and stress.
• Bar Exam Expertise:
  • Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the NextGen Bar Exam requirements.
  • Continuously develop proficiency to better support student inquiries.
• Facilitate Live Engagement:
  • Promote attendance at live instructional seminars.
  • Actively participate in these events by moderating and answering student Q&A.
• Gather and Share Feedback and Testimonials:
  • Track and share feedback from students, particularly on content and course resources.
  • Gather testimonials for the marketing and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 1+ years coaching, tutoring or teaching (law-related preferred but not required)
• Licensed attorney - Active and Unencumbered

Requirements

• Understand the structure, content, and scoring of the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam
• Tech-savvy, self-motivated team player with problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the subjects and skills tested on the NextGen Bar Exam
• Ability to work independently with a remote manager
• Ability to appear on camera for remote meetings at any time during working hours
• Ability to respond to quickly changing needs with agility and flexibility

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Distribution

Business Unit

00076 Kaplan Bar Review

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.