Associate Director - Dispute Resolution Institute

Mitchell Hamline School of Law•St Paul, MN

18d•$67,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Associate Director serves as the primary administrator for the Dispute Resolution Institute's (DRI) multiple and varied U.S. and international programs. The Associate Director is responsible for managing all aspects of DRI's activities, including budget management, program development, summer and J-term institutes, ABA-approved study abroad program administration, programs and events organization, marketing, development of relationships with directors of partner programs, counseling non-JD certificate students, and coordination with the other department leaders. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with expertise in building and managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
Ability to navigate and respond effectively to changes in project scope, timeliness, or unexpected issues
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Skill in identifying obstacles and devising effective solutions when challenges arise
Ability to act on opportunities and build and manage new programs
Financial literacy for budgeting and financial projections
Demonstrates ability to be an independent thinker and work well with a team
Ability to work with data and information requiring a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
Proficient word processing and software skills
Familiarity with student information systems or equivalent data-tracking or information systems
Juris Doctor or Master's degree in conflict resolution or related field.
A minimum of 2 years of program development experience (may consider combination of education and work experience)

Nice To Haves

Additional years of program development and administration
Experience working in higher education
Strong commitment to community service and the mission of equitable access to justice
Familiarity with community-based and court-annexed dispute resolution processes
Familiarity with various dispute resolution entities, both within and outside of academia

Responsibilities

Program Development & Project Creation Partners with DRI faculty director to develop a strategic plan for the institute and implement new programs and initiatives
Develops, maintains, and documents external-facing working relationships with the national and international dispute resolution community, including proactive and measurable outreach and engagement activities.
In cooperation with the DRI Director, create, build, and implement project initiatives and symposia
Develops content and presents at conferences on conflict resolution topics and DRI programs.
Conducts negotiation, facilitation, mediation and other ADR training courses
Leads non-JD certificate student recruitment
Advises all non-JD certificate students
For DRI courses and programs: Facilitates relationship with instructors and potential instructors, in coordination with DRI Director and Vice Dean
Facilitates adjunct faculty and visiting faculty integration into MHSL systems as necessary, including, for example, coordination of submission of course materials and grades, etc.
Assists in the development of course offerings in coordination with the DRI Director, Vice Dean, and Curriculum Committee.
In coordination with marketing, oversees the development and the administrative coordinator's execution of the marketing plan for Study Abroad programs, Summer and J-term classes.
Assists Institutional Research to ensure adherence to all accreditations
Authorizes extension requests and exceptions for adjunct-led DRI courses
Assists Vice Dean and Assistant Dean of Academics and Administration with budget preparation and management
Works within the confines of the DRI budget to manage expenses and income.
May involve work direction or supervisory responsibilities
Other duties as assigned