S11067P

Director of Dean Rusk International Law Center

Law School-Rusk Intl Law Ctr

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

• Monday- Friday, 8AM-5PM
• Some evenings and weekends are required.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) on a limited basis

Commensurate with Experience

09/26/2023

Yes

08/01/2024

Athens Area

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Director. Subdivision/Unit AD

Exempt

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

-Experience working with international students and faculty in a higher education setting.
-Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
-Familiarity with UGA/USG student, global education, and study-away policies/processes.
-Graduate or terminal degree.
-Demonstrated experience with program administration.
-Supervisory experience.

The Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center provides guidance, leadership, and strategic initiatives to the UGA School of Law regarding international law. The position will support international law academics, mainly through the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, oversee global student opportunities, facilitate international law faculty exchange programs, organize international and related legal conferences or trainings, and international law research initiatives, including grant activity.

- Demonstrates leadership and professionalism
- Knowledge of the international law field
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with other senior administrators in the Law School, at UGA, and within the international law community.
- Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students and employees

-Ability to travel

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Oversee and direct all programming and resource development related to the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program. In coordination with other Dean Rusk staff: administering the recruiting cycle, admissions process, managing scholarship awards, developing enrollment plans and corresponding revenue effects, awarding Graduate Assistantships, coordinating with other UGA offices as needed for immigration processes, and developing ongoing program support for LLM students.

30

Oversee the development and implementation of international law programs or placements for students. This would include the Global Governance Summer School Program, in Belgium, Global Externship Overseas (GEO) and the year-round Global Externship At-Home (GEA).

Programmatic administration could include: preparation of budget, substance of program offering or placement, secure approval from all accrediting/oversight entities (internal and external), work with partner institutions and faculty to develop curriculum, organize professional development trips, logistics, and develop and implement strategies for marketing and recruiting of students.

Oversee the faculty exchange program and academic conferences.

30

Develop and administer the Dean Rusk International Law Center budget, including developing alternative revenue streams through enrollment models, program revenue, conferences, grants, training, etc. Ensures all purchases, reimbursements, University-related travel, and events adhere to UGA’s policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate petty cash records and controls.

Serve as the leader of the Dean Rusk Center and supervise 4 direct reports and multiple indirect student reports. Adhere to all UGA HR and Payroll policies and procedures including performance evaluations, hiring and onboarding, time and absences approvals, employee development, and UGA required training.

30

Collaborate and serve as a member of the Law School Senior Leadership Team. Represent the Law School’s Dean Rusk International Law Center at functions to internal and external audiences.

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

UGA School of Law Budget Office

LawBudget@uga.edu