The U.S.-Asia Law Institute of NYU School of Law serves as a bridge between Asia and the United States to foster mutual understanding on legal issues and advocate for human rights and rule of law through constructive engagement. We hold legal dialogues and trainings with colleagues in Asia, and inform the NYU community and US public about Asian law through speaker programs and publications. See www.usali.org to learn more about our team and our work.
USALI is seeking a Communications & Administration Manager for an amazing opportunity to partner with the Executive Director in developing a comprehensive communications strategy.
This role has a significant writing element. It is an excellent opportunity for a writing professional who wants to try out their own ideas as a one-person communications department. The Manager also will work with internationally renowned legal scholars and lawyers at the most international law school in the United States.
Candidates must have excellent writing and editing skills, be able to write for a variety of audiences, expand the Institute’s presence on social media platforms, coordinate and promote online programs, and provide critical administrative support to a small Institute in a large university that is on the frontlines of US-Asia relations. A background in Asian studies is not required but candidates should have an interest in and sensitivity to US-Asia relations.
Job description: The Communications & Administration Manager is responsible for planning and executing the Institute’s communications strategy and communicating the voice and mission of the Institute. The Manager will work under the direction of the Executive Director and in close coordination with the Faculty Director, faculty advisors, and other Institute staff.
Specific responsibilities include:
Writing, editing, and designing website content (homepage, news articles, activity and project descriptions, YouTube recordings of webinars, etc.);
Keeping the look of the website up-to-date and dynamic;
Producing our weekly webinars and promoting them and other activities on various platforms;
Producing a weekly e-newsletter;
Posting frequent social media updates and using social media to enhance engagement with Institute stakeholders including former visiting scholars, alumni, etc.;
Creating attractive, professional layouts for in-house research reports;
Managing the Institute’s visiting scholar program application and intake process; working with university offices to bring visiting scholars onboard and welcome them to campus;
Providing other administrative support as needed, such as reserving rooms for activities and making travel arrangements for guest speakers.
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree is required, with a preference for a degree in English, communications, journalism, or public relations;
At least 2 years relevant experience;
Experience at another non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus;
Exceptionally strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills;
Strong overall communications skills, including oral and online;
Experience running information and promotion campaigns on major social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn; experience using Mailchimp and Hootsuite;
Working knowledge of Google Analytics and ability to interpret and report on analytics from multiple platforms;
Experience in web and graphic design, including using Squarespace, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Premier, and PowerPoint;
Basic video-editing skills; photography shooting skills a plus;
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
Attention to detail and willingness to spot and correct mistakes;
Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the Institute, with other university departments, and with Institute stakeholders;
Native English speaker or equivalent English skills; knowledge of an Asian language is a plus but not required;
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.
Job Location: New York City
We are located at the NYU School of Law in Wilf Hall, 139 MacDougal Street. We are currently working remotely but from August will be in the office three days a week.
Application Instructions
Please email a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript(s), and writing sample that illustrates your ability to tell a story clearly and effectively to usali.nyu@gmail.com. Please write “Communications & Administration Manager” in the subject line. Cover letters should include when you are available to start. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Salary commensurate with experience, ranging between $55,000-65,000. The position comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as the possibility of earning tuition benefits. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/professional-research-staff/benefits-guide-2020.html.
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