"Executive Director of The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA"

The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA is seeking an Executive Director for its Los Angeles, CA location to help lead and advance its mission to provide the premier legal education in the field of human rights; empower the next generation of human rights lawyers, scholars and leaders; and transform the promise of human rights into a reality for more people around the world.

The Executive Director serves as a leader within The Promise Institute, reporting jointly to the Associate Dean and Faculty Director, and working collaboratively with the Executive Director for The Promise Institute based in Europe, to advance the Institute's mission and vision. The Executive Director leads and implements the Institute's core programs and operations and supervises Institute employees at UCLA School of Law, ensuring an inclusive and effective organizational culture.

About The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA: The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA (https://promiseinstitute.law.ucla.edu) was founded in 2017 with a visionary $20 million gift to create a hub for human rights education throughout UCLA and across the region. The Institute was established to train the next generation of human rights lawyers and leaders; generate vital scholarship; disseminate research and advance the field of human rights education through a globally diverse and inclusive lens.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent); excellent academic record; substantial successful leadership experience; demonstrated success as a supervisor; a track record of innovation; extensive experience in human rights law and policy; advanced administrative skills; experience in fundraising and budget management; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities include leadership and management, program implementation, academic and teaching responsibilities, research initiatives, fundraising, and outreach to build the Institute's profile.