Program Manager for Research and Education

About the role

The Program Manager for Research and Education will develop and implement dynamic academic student programming in the areas of civil and human rights. Reporting to the Associate Director, they will also champion research and policy initiatives led by core affiliated faculty and Institute leadership, while seamlessly managing all student and faculty research and travel grant opportunities from application through completion.

Responsibilities

• Academic Programming & Student Advising:

  • Recruit & Inspire: Lead the recruitment of Civil and Human Rights (CHR) minors during registration periods, academic exploration fairs, and admitted student days.
  • Academic Advising: Advise students and maintain accurate records for all enrolled minors using the Graduation Progress System (GPS) to ensure they are on track to graduate.
  • Curriculum Coordination: Collaborate with the Associate Director and the Keough School Dean’s office to build CHR minor courses in Courseleaf, ensuring a rich curriculum is available each semester.
  • Student Leadership: Lead or co-lead vibrant student initiatives, including the Melsheimer Fellows program, ND Votes, human rights "Lunch 'n Learn" events, student affiliate programs, and CHR minor programming.
  • Experiential Learning: Partner with the Associate Director on domestic and international experiential learning placements, which may include traveling to lead students on educational immersion experiences.

• Research, Policy, & Grant Management:

  • Student Grants: Manage all aspects of the student research, travel, and internship grant cycle, from application to final selection, in consultation with the Klau leadership team, including managing the reporting processes.
  • Faculty Grants: Oversee the entire faculty research and travel grant cycle, handling all logistics related to applications, reporting, tracking metrics, and coordinating the faculty selection committee.
  • Project Management: Serve as the project manager for various research and policy initiatives for both faculty and students.
  • Policy Impact: Assist faculty in translating their academic research into actionable policy briefs as part of the Keough School’s Global Policy Initiative.

• Institutional Support & Collaboration:

  • Reporting & Writing: Support the Associate Director in developing academic reports about the Institute in accordance with University requirements and internal grant guidelines. Provide research and writing support for both internal and external grant applications.
  • Team Integration: Serve as a valued member of the Klau Institute staff team, actively participating in regular staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and assigned events.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in Keough School communities of practice, including Undergraduate Programs meetings and Policy Impact meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (4 years). Graduate degree preferred.

• Experience: 1 to 2 years

• Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills Strong organizational and multitasking skills Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines Experience with advising students and developing programming

• Supplemental Skills: Preferred familiarity with academic systems such as Courseleaf, PATH, GPS, Academic Course Management Preferred demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Civil and Human Rights

Work Schedule & Travel

• Maintain flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours.
• High potential for travel as required by student immersion programs and position responsibilities.

Pay

Up to $70,000, commensurate with experience

Schedule

This is a three-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.