MANAGING DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR WORKLIFE LAW
Temporary Opportunity
As the University of California's first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco's Civic Center district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We are a WASC-accredited institution that is dedicated to outcomes-based education and assessment and provide an innovative, fun and rewarding work environment for our valued employees. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a warm-hearted, deeply committed group of co-workers and a dynamic community of faculty and students. Contact us today to learn more about our unique environment and our current opportunity for a temporary (July-December 2013) for a Managing Director, Center for WorkLife Law.
The Center for WorkLife Law (WLL) is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization housed at UC Hastings College of the Law and devoted to women's advancement and work-life balance for everyone, men as well as women. WLL runs leadership programs for women in law, business and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and is well-known for its leadership role in documenting and challenging employment discrimination against mothers and other caregivers. Its model of social change includes cutting-edge academic research with a strategic horizon of 2-5 years, and at any given time, WLL conducts a few projects designed to take advantage of strategic opportunities to create concrete measurable change. We are seeking a temporary replacement for our Managing Director who will be on maternity leave for approximately 5 months from July-December 2013.
In this role, you will play substantive, fundraising, grant management and administrative roles which include researching, drafting and revising articles, reports and other publications; hiring and supervising student research assistants; assisting with the planning/execution of conferences, working groups and related activities; managing WLL's budget; and overseeing administrative functions of the office.
Successful candidates will be self-motivated, and possess a JD, experience in employment law (recent law school graduates who have taken employment law courses will also be considered), experience hiring/supervising law or graduate-level students, and a background writing for legal and non-legal publications. Must have management experience, working knowledge of employment discrimination law, gender issues and work-life issues, experience managing complex budgets, and superior research, writing, editing, communication, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. A high level of professional judgment and ability to work independently are essential, as is the ability to supervise students and other employees.
This opportunity offers a hiring salary commensurate with experience, health insurance and life insurance. To learn more and to apply, go to: http://www.uchastings.edu/about/admin-offices/human-resources/docs/current-openings/managing.director.temp.cwll.april.2013.pdf. Failure to provide the information as required on the application form including attaching a cover letter and a resume may immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration. This position is open until filled and has been designated as sensitive and requires a pre-employment background check. This position is open until filled. EEOE
