Northeastern University · 10 hours ago
Director, Center for Global Law and Justice (CGLJ)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNortheastern University’s Center for Global Law and Justice (CGLJ) is a leader in global legal and interdisciplinary activities, focusing on justice and human rights. The CGLJ Director will provide leadership and management, oversee events, and support research initiatives while collaborating with various departments to enhance global engagement.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide long-term and day-to-day leadership and management of the Center, this includes managing the Center’s budget, administrative and operational tasks, collaborating with other centers and law school leadership
Mentor, supervise and advise CGLJ’s Legal Program Manager, co-op students and law students
Liaise between Faculty Directors and other affiliates
Oversee and lead grant-writing and fundraising efforts to support the Center’s activities and research
Manage the Center’s grant-funded research portfolio, which includes collaborating and liaising with NU-RES, Advancement, and other departments as appropriate
Create and strengthen partnerships across and external to the University, particularly for purposes of expanding the Center’s research and funding portfolio
Organizing the Center’s lectures, colloquia, and conference(s), this includes coordinating with speakers, arranging catering, and overseeing event setup and breakdown
Monitor Center budget, this includes ensuring efficient allocation of resources and the main contact for Center related financial transactions (i.e. student and speaker reimbursements, contracts, etc)
Oversee Center communications and utilize social media, email marketing, and the center's website, to promote events and engage with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with other departments within the law school and the University, this includes partnering with the co-op office and the Director of New/Alternative markets to enhance NUSL student access to global opportunities
In collaboration with the Faculty Directors, the Director will implement the Center’s strategic plan
Promote the Center, including the CGLJ Resource Hub, as a resource for scholars and global justice advocates internationally
Qualification
Required
J.D. and/or LLM degree
At least 5 years of experience of increasingly responsibility in a professional environment, preferably in nonprofit or political work involving international legal issues
Proven strategic planning skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated experience in program management and event planning
Ability to manage budgets and other operational aspects of a small organization
Familiarity with and ability to supervise implementation and expansion of virtual global resource hub
Familiarity with and ability to coordinate and engage with a national network of human rights lawyers
Supervisory experience with professional staff and/or undergraduate/graduate students, including co-op students
Availability for occasional travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary, with appropriate notice for planning purposes
Ability to build consensus and effective, inclusive teams, and to develop collaborative workplaces
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and a proven ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty
Preferred
Grant writing and grant management experience strongly preferred
Experience working in and/or managing interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge of international legal and humanitarian norms
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement-
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
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Dave Thurman
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