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Executive Director - Korea Law Center - School of Law
Executive Director - Korea Law Center - School of LawUC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, US
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Executive Director - Korea Law Center - School of Law

Executive Director - Korea Law Center - School of Law

UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, US
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Executive Director - Korea Law Center - School Of Law

The Korea Law Center addresses the development of Korean legal, constitutional, and political systems, as the dynamic democracy emerges as one of the world's most powerful economies. The center brings together scholars, judges, officials, and lawyers to deepen mutual understanding of both societies. The center aims to be a research hub for a robust exchange of ideas, theories, and best practices in the fields of law, government, and business.

The Executive Director will be a full-time employee dedicated to leading research efforts in conjunction with strategic planning, coordination, management, and execution of the Korea Law Center. The Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Korea Law Center, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing legal research, scholarship, and professional exchange related to Korean law and the Korean legal profession. The Executive Director will manage programs, cultivate academic and institutional partnerships, and ensure the organization remains at the forefront of Korean legal studies and international collaboration.

This position requires strategic thinking and significant leadership and managerial skills; ability to coordinate and leverage diverse stakeholders; and expertise in issues relating to democracy and the rule of law. The Executive Director will play a key role in communications; fiscal management; personnel matters; student, faculty, and alumni engagement; and fundraising. The Executive Director will be appointed as Academic Coordinator II, 50%, and will hold a concurrent research appointment as Associate / full Specialist, 50%.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate closely with Faculty director to develop and execute a vision and long-term strategy for the Korea Law Center in alignment with its mission to promote research and international cooperation on Korean law and the legal profession.
  • Conducting research projects on comparative perspectives between Korean and US Legal Systems
  • Drafting legal policy reports on the intersection of Korean and US law
  • Spearhead research projects, academic publications, workshops, symposia, and conferences to engage with scholars and practitioners in Korea and the US.
  • Effectively represent the Korea Law Center to the public and to other organizational stakeholders
  • Build and maintain relationships with law schools, research institutes, bar associations, and government agencies in Korea, the U.S., and internationally.
  • Promote cross-border legal exchanges, collaborative research, and joint programming

Management :

  • Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure successful long-term operations
  • Ensure that the Center makes consistent and timely progress in achieving its mission and target impact
  • Advocate for the Center among research units and with UCB leadership and media relations; liaise with law school faculty, academic centers in the Law School, and other UCB departments and programs.
  • Ensure effective coordination with law school and campus administrative staff and compliance with applicable university regulations.
  • Oversee the Center's student-facing activities
  • Oversee financial stewardship for the Center

    • Fundraising and financial sustainability :

  • Lead fundraising initiatives, including cultivating donors, writing grant proposals, and securing sponsorships for academic and professional programming.
  • Prepare and manage the annual budget, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and maintain strong fiscal health.
  • Lead, manage, and guide the Center to achieve increasing impact in its areas of emphasis
  • Ensure financial sustainability by managing philanthropic fundraising efforts, in partnership with the advisory board, faculty director / s, and law school development office.

    • External Engagement and Impact :

  • Lead the evolution of the Center's strategic plan and drive its implementation
  • Apply innovative thinking and performance measurements to analyze and accelerate progress toward strategic goals.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including faculty, students, staff, advisory board, and the public.

    • Basic Qualifications (required at time of application) :

  • Candidates must hold an advanced degree at the time of application, such as a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent international degree.

    • Additional Qualifications (required at time of start) :

  • Minimum 3 years post-graduate work experience
  • Fluency in English and in Korean required.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • At least 3-7 years of experience in Korean legal profession or academia, or policy-oriented organizations.
  • Proficiency in Japanese or Chinese.
  • Expertise in Korean law, comparative law, or East Asian legal systems.
  • Experience managing legal programming.
  • Experience as a successful leader of an organization
  • Experience directing a variety of administrative and operational activities, including events planning, contracts, and grants.
  • Program management, strategic planning, organizational development, and analytical / problem-solving skills
  • Budget oversight experience
  • Experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, engaging in fundraising
  • Record of successful outputs, including policy-relevant publications based on research and analysis.
  • Ability to prioritize and function independently
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

    • Document Requirements :

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Writing Sample - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or other writing sample of no more than 10 pages

    • Reference Requirements :

  • 3 required (contact information only)

    • Job location : Berkeley, CA

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