The University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) was founded in 1878 as California’s first law school and the law department of the University of California. Established in 2003, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco is consistently ranked as one of the top law school alternative dispute resolution (ADR) centers in the country. It is a premier ADR think tank that brings cutting edge research to bear on the latest developments in practice faced by lawyers, neutrals, governmental actors, and NGOs. CNDR is also an award-winning training institute that offers hands-on, practice-ready education to law students in small classes of twenty or fewer. It oversees over a dozen core courses in ADR, a Mediation Clinic, a world class Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Team that excels in moot court competitions around the country and abroad, and a concentration in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Hundreds of lawyers, judges, and policy makers from across the globe have also chosen CNDR as their go-to provider for ADR training, citing its world-renowned faculty and broad offerings in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and more.

Classification: Full-Time or Part-Time/ Exempt / Benefited /

Contract Position - This position is contingent upon grant funding

Hiring Salary Range: The budgeted annual salary range is $75,000-$90,000 based on full time equivalency (commensurate with qualifications)

Posting Date: February 6, 2025 | First Review Date: February 13, 2025

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Director reports to the Center’s Faculty Director and helps to manage, support, and participate in the work of the Center. This role will engage in activities such as: promoting, designing, and executing the Center’s research and practice-oriented initiatives; building ties with community partners and students; developing, presenting and administering conferences and programs; connecting UC Law SF with the wider Bay Area ADR community; and organizing and hosting speaker series, trainings, and other events.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, supporting the Center’s Faculty Director with Center initiatives, projects, and outreach efforts or managing them under the Faculty Director’s supervision. This may include work on the following:

• Conducting research, writing reports and memoranda, and drafting news stories about recent developments at CNDR;

• Organizing and hosting conferences, panels, and other programming, including the annual International Mediation Development & Leadership Institute;

• Monitoring, interfacing with, and providing support for adjunct faculty, including assisting with recruitment/retention efforts and providing feedback on teaching;

• Marketing, designing, and executing revenue-generating trainings for community members or third parties (including executive education and fee-for-service training programs);

• Supporting and advising students and prospective students;

• Being an ambassador of the Center, including by attending conferences and other events;

• Helping to maintain and continually improve the Center’s website and Internet presence;

• Supporting existing partnerships and developing new partnerships with external institutions and stakeholders, including alumni; and

• Occasional grant writing and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent required.

• 5 or more years of post-degree experience, preferably including the practice of law.

• Background or expertise in one or more areas of ADR.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Substantive expertise or practice experience in ADR (e.g., Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration).

• Excellent research and writing skills.

• Strong interpersonal communication, management, and team building skills.

• Proven teaching and training experience.

• Familiarity with marketing and social media tools preferred but not necessary.

• International experience preferred but not necessary.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance

• University of California Retirement Plan (defined benefit)

• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fourteen paid holidays per year

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

Failure to provide the information as required on the application and/or instructions to apply shall immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.

Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

This position is on an annual contract renewal basis. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory job performance and continued available funding for this position and department.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.