Position Available: Executive Director Human Rights Center University of Minnesota Law School

Dear Alumni, Friends, and Colleagues, The University of Minnesota Law School is accepting applications for a newly created position - Executive Director of its Human Rights Center.  The announcement is available below and here as a PDF. We would appreciate it if you would circulate to your networks. Thanks, William Chandler Senior Program Coordinator Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice Executive Director Human Rights Center University of Minnesota Law School Introduction The University of Minnesota Law School is noted for its exceptional and accessible faculty and a highly competitive admissions process that results in highly credentialed students. With one of the largest law libraries in the country, student and faculty-edited journals, LL.M. and dual and joint degree programs, and a nationally recognized clinical education program, the Law School is truly a school of opportunities. The Law School's outstanding faculty includes internationally renown human rights experts, many of whom have practical legal experience in the area. They teach human rights courses on a variety of topics, including international human rights law, American Indian law, civil rights, the death penalty, freedom of expression, and employment discrimination. Experienced clinicians and researchers bring their area of expertise to the large number of clinics offered at the Law School. Description In collaboration with the faculty director, the Executive Director will oversee administration and management of the Human Rights Center. This position will hire and supervise center staff, as needed. Responsibilities include fundraising and development, budget planning and oversight of sponsored projects, monitoring the progress of projects, grant writing, student mentoring, fostering collaborative opportunities; coordinating events and conference, writing and editing reports to funding agencies, and outreach. The Executive Director will co-ordinate with other relevant administrators in the Law School and University to ensure effective operation of the Center. This is a mid-level position that requires previous leadership and experience in human rights, international law or related fields. The Executive Director will report to the faculty director. Appointment This is a 100% time, 12 month academic administrative (P&A) appointment, renewable annually as adequate funding for the position is available. Salary is low-50s. Qualifications Required Completed J.D. degree. Minimum of three years professional experience working in human rights or international law. Human rights or international law experience with at least one of the following areas: practice, advocacy, government or philanthropy. Demonstrated success in promoting and supporting diversity. A collegial, consultative management style with the ability to be strong and decisive and to work co-operatively. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals, including faculty, staff, students, community representatives, NGO’s and international organizations. Strong communication skills and good judgment; ability to multi-task effectively; ability to make decisions quickly but thoughtfully. Ability to work to tight time lines in an efficient and effective manner. Capacity to effective utilize social and other media. Ability to effectively represent the Center to internal and external constituents. Preferred In addition to required qualifications, human rights or international law experience in litigation, human rights advocacy experience in a domestic or international non-governmental organizations, government practice in human rights or international law, publications in scholarly or policy fora, or grant writing. Previous experience supervising full-time employees, managing a budget, and fundraising. Previous experience coordinating conferences or events. Application Instructions Priority deadline for applications is July 31st; position open until filled. All applications must be submitted online and only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will consist of a cover letter, resume, official transcripts, a diversity statement (1 page max), and contact information for three references. To apply, please go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html and reference job posting 300831. Note regarding application materials: It is an expectation of the University of Minnesota that people hired into academic positions can demonstrate multicultural competence and a commitment to diversity. The diversity statement should be a summary of actual accomplishments (rather than a philosophical statement). An example might be noting specific actions and success you have had in recruiting for a more diverse staff, retention efforts, committee or taskforce involvement, etc. The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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