Associate Director - Dispute Resolution Institute

Primary administrator for the Dispute Resolution Institute's (DRI) U.S. and international programs, overseeing all aspects of DRI's activities.

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, creates, builds, and implements project initiatives and symposia.
• Presentations, Training and Relationship Building
  • Develops content and presents at conferences on conflict resolution topics and DRI programs.
  • Conducts negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and other ADR training courses.
• Non-JD Certificate Recruitment, Admissions, and Advising
  • Leads non-JD certificate student recruitment.
  • Advises all non-JD certificate students.
• Program Administration 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, including coordination of submission of course materials and grades.
  • Assists in the development of course offerings in coordination with the DRI Director, Vice Dean, and Curriculum Committee.
  • Oversees the development and execution of the marketing plan for Study Abroad programs, Summer and J-term classes in coordination with marketing.
  • Assists Institutional Research to ensure adherence to all accreditations.
  • Authorizes extension requests and exceptions for adjunct-led DRI courses.
• Budget Management
  • Assists Vice Dean and Assistant Dean of Academics and Administration with budget preparation and management.
  • Manages expenses and income within the confines of the DRI budget.
• Secondary Job Duties
  • May involve work direction or supervisory responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $67,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package