Associate Director for Technology, Law and Security

Title: Associate Director for Technology, Law and Security

Location: Washington, DC

Full time

job requisition id: R2638

Job Description:

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. 

Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Full time
Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Associate Director for the AU Washington College of Law’s Technology, Law & Security Program (TLS), supports the Faculty Director and the Program Director with day-to-day management, oversight, strategic planning and leadership of the full scope of the program’s operations, research initiatives, sponsor fundraising and other activities.  The Associate Director works closely with the WCL tech-law faculty, students, donors, community and technical partners to help build and market this new program. 

Essential Functions:

• Manage and oversee ongoing TLS operations and activities.  Coordinate major (and smaller) events including but not limited to significant conferences, colloquia, and workshops related to emerging issues in law and technology.

• Tasks will include managing logistics, expense reimbursements, scheduling, speaker contacts and contracts, travel arrangements, media marketing and publicity, agendas and other aspects of event planning, and more.

• Supervise the TLS Program Coordinator, student research assistants, outside TLS senior fellows, and contract researchers and services.

• Promote the TLS Program, including but not limited to developing and updating the program’s social media presence; developing, updating, and maintaining related webpages; promoting programs and WCL members’ work; and broadly promoting law and technology-related offerings throughout WCL and community; identify, develop and maintain relationships with major tech entities, locally and nationally.

• Develop and grow relationships with appropriate governmental and NGO tech individuals and agencies; assist with the nurturing of the current tech relationships (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, others) and identify new tech trends relevant to TLS research and initiatives.

• Work with and maintain relationships with the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Admissions, the Development Office and the WCL Office of Grants and other offices as needed.

• Manage TLS strategic communications, including overseeing student fellows and outside consulting contracts.

• Provide leadership in grant-seeking activity, including compiling and assisting in the writing of proposals, researching grant opportunities and future trends in grant support, monitoring and carrying out post-award compliance working closely with the WCL Grant Manager.

• Provide leadership in grant-seeking and other fundraising efforts to grow TLS and the overall impact of the program.

• Work directly with WCL Administration and AU Development (and through development processes) to assist with the identification of donors and gifts, both corporate, government and private foundations and work directly with the WCL Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, planning TLS messaging and executing opportunities for scholarship, program support and advocacy projects.

• Perform substantive research, writing, and publishing and coordinate research assistants working in the tech, law, and security field; conduct substantive research projects related to the programmatic work of TLS; oversee student workers and research staff in the completion of these endeavors.

• Serve as senior project director for at least one major TLS research initiative.

• Advise students and student groups and promote initiatives that support students in their search for law, tech, and security-related jobs.

• Manage, grow, and maintain the TLS Mentorship program.

• Cultivate and supervise one full time staff Program Coordinator and other program administrative personnel, including hiring, onboarding, and training. Provide coaching and feedback and evaluate performance.

• Manage and supervise program’s student dean's fellow and research assistants. Seek opportunities for staff to engage in professional and skill development.

• Other duties as assigned. Sit on faculty and administrative committees as assigned. Special projects may be assigned as necessary. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Manage TLS full-time staff program coordinator and co-supervise fellows and student researchers.

 Competencies:

• ​Developing Plans​.

• Championing Customer Needs​.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions​.

• ​Evaluating and Implementing Ideas​.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

•  Full time.

• 35 hours per week.

• Some evening / weekends if events are being held. 

• Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.

Salary Range:

• $110,000-$120,000 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent.

• 5-8 years of relevant experience​.

• In-depth knowledge of the law, technology, and security field, including a solid understanding of current and emerging issues in law and technology. 

• Administrative experience, including coordination of events.

• Demonstrated strong written and oral communications skills.

• Demonstrated excellence in executive tasks.

• A track record of working well in teams.

• Fundraising experience. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

•  ​​8-10 years of relevant experience​.

Travel Required:

• Conferences representing TLS.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. 

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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