Director, Center for Global Law and Justice (CGLJ)

Northeastern University • Newton, MA

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About The Position

Center for Global Law and Justice Summary The Northeastern University School of Law’s Center for Global Law and Justice (CGLJ) is the core of global legal and interdisciplinary activities at the School of Law, including groundbreaking research and advocacy, that reflect the NUSL commitment to using law in the service of justice and human rights worldwide. CGLJ serves as a point of contact for the law school’s international collaborations and institutional partnerships, and we sponsor multiple events promoting public education and intellectual exchange in conjunction with colleagues worldwide. CGLJ’s roster includes affiliated faculty from throughout Northeastern University’s network of campuses and from other institutions worldwide, and senior fellows who enrich our community with their engaged research and advocacy. We regularly engage Northeastern co-op students and research assistants in our programmatic work and support CGLJ scholars, i.e., selected NUSL students who are completing co-ops involving global subject matter or involving international placements, particularly involving issues of global justice. A signature CGLJ project is our Resource Hub, an online resource providing information and guidance on the international protection of human rights to an international audience. The CGLJ also hosts NUSL’s annual Valerie Gordon human rights lecture, publishes research and policy analyses (including editing an SSRN journal), and conducts advocacy before international bodies on behalf of partner organizations and communities. The CGLJ serves as the home for NUSL’s longstanding Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (PHRGE), which coordinates the Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers Network, hosts an active listserv, and sponsors periodic Continuing Legal Education events. Recent national law school rankings have placed NUSL’s human rights program in the very top echelon of law school human rights programs. The CGLJ plays a critical role in maintaining NUSL’s position as an educational leader in this area, expanding NUSL’s global reach as an intellectual hub, and serving as a pipeline for lawyers working worldwide to promote justice and human rights. Job Summary The CGLJ Director will work with the CGLJ’s Faculty Directors to implement CGLJ’s strategic plan for bringing NUSL’s global engagement and impact to the next level and, with direction from the Faculty Directors, will provide long-term and day-to-day leadership and management of the Center. The Director will have responsibility for organizing the Center’s events portfolio (e.g., conferences, lectures, and colloquia); recruiting, hiring, supervising, and providing support for Resource Hub staff, one or more co-op students and any research fellows; writing grants and supporting the Center’s externally-funded research; and managing the Center’s budget. The Director will also work with other departments in the law school and across the university to achieve the goals of the center. For example, the Director will collaborate with the co-op office and the Director of New Markets to identify global employment opportunities and conduct employer outreach. The Director will be responsible for overseeing and collaborating with other departments on administrative tasks including those associated with internal and external communication (including the Center’s social media accounts and website), recruitment, marketing, student advising, and overseeing student research assistants/interns.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Grant writing and grant management experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in and/or managing interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of international legal and humanitarian norms

Responsibilities

• Center Leadership and Management (30%) 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
• Grant Management and Writing (20%) 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.
• Marketing and Event Planning (20%) 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.
• Strategic Planning and Collaborations (25%) 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.

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree