• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Reporting to faculty directors from the Business and Law Schools, the associate director will be responsible for managing the operations of the Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy (“Center”)—including strategic planning, fundraising and grant writing, budgeting and financial transactions, event planning and execution, publicizing and editing research, publication planning and coordination, and public relations.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of four to six years of administrative experience required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  Excellent writing and editing skills required. Must have strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Web Design and content coordination experience necessary. Project management experience, including employing appropriate digital tools, also preferred. Must be well organized, detail oriented, and work well under pressure, and be able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a high-volume operation. Must be able to work independently and take initiative and responsibility for complex tasks. Ability to exercise good judgment and prioritize and carry out tasks with minimal supervision a must. Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups including faculty, students, and staff. Must have tact, diplomacy and the ability to exercise judgment in matters that are sensitive and confidential. Experience with supervising employees a plus. Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment. 

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