Managing Director of Research and Policy
2 months ago
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Managing Director of Research and Policy - Center on Poverty and Inequality - Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown Law’s
Center on Poverty and Inequality
works to alleviate poverty and inequality, advance racial and gender equity, and expand economic inclusion for everyone in the U.S. through research, analysis, and ambitious policy ideas. The center’s areas of research include policies, programs, and practices related to tax and income supports, jobs and education, health and human services, and census and data justice.
Job Overview
The Managing Director of Research and Policy is responsible for aligning the center’s programmatic work with GCPI goals and values and translating center strategic direction into policy and research priorities and publications.
As well, they play a key role on the leadership team, helping formulate center strategies, goals, and long term plans and serves as a trusted expert and collaborator with stakeholders.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop research programs, ideas, funding, and partnerships for new & existing projects and idea advancement opportunities
- Provide strategic direction and support to program directors and senior policy analysts to align purpose, audience, scope, and impact within and across publications and projects and advance the overall goals of the center.
- Assist Executive Director in formulating center strategies, goals, and long-term plans.
- Oversee Census and Data Justice portfolio and provide thought partnership and oversight on other projects and initiatives, including project design, budget management, relationship management, and policy idea development.
- Build and strengthen relationships with faculty, funders, policymakers, and external partners.
- Provide mentorship and experiential learning opportunities to students.
- Supervise and mentor staff.
- Represent the Center at public events and with the media.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director of Research and Policy interacts daily with the Leadership Team and staff, providing guidance and ensuring that research efforts align with and support overall center goals. As a supervisor to program directors and senior policy analysts, the they help with the selection process of new employees and oversee performance appraisals.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:
Requirements and Qualifications
- JD or Master’s degree
- At least 8 years of experience on issues related to the Center’s mission
- Substantive analytical skills related to economic security and racial equity policy, demonstrated excellence and networks in the field
- Exceptional interpersonal and project management skills
- Ability to convey complex concepts, scholarship, and policies to a diverse range of audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of administrative and management experience, in a government, non-profit, or academic context, including experience leading teams and as a direct supervisor to multiple staff
- Demonstrated commitment to mission and deep relationships and networks in economic justice and racial equity
- A high level of knowledge of a broad range of poverty & inequality issues, and deep expertise in one or more of GCPI areas of focus, including tax, income supports, jobs and education, health and human services, and census and data justice
- Experience running large scale research projects
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Race, class, and gender equity and inclusion experience, skills, and values
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively
- Excellent strategic, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to make timely, informed decisions using judgment and taking into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks
- A positive, collaborative, proactive, forward-thinking mindset and strong organization skills
- Flexibility, enthusiasm for learning, and strong accountability practices
- Demonstrated success in fundraising
- Experience in government service - for example, federal or state agencies and legislatures
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