Sr Program Director

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Summary:

This iLIT, the Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, seeks a versatile Senior Program Director to help significantly expand iLIT's presence at the intersection of social justice and tech accountability. The Senior Program Director is expected to serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director and helping to shape iLIT's future across all areas of work.

Founded in 2022, iLIT creates legal education and advocacy programs to illuminate and address the root causes of inequity and human rights challenges connected with technological innovation. We build open knowledge resources, foster inclusive approaches to knowledge sharing, and reinforce diverse coalitions dedicated to a just and equitable future. We do this by investing in students and local communities, and in solidarity with community organizations and civil society transnationally. iLIT selects research and advocacy projects that address systemic discrimination and disparate impacts of new technologies. We employ movement-based approaches to partnership and project implementation, integrating this work within the clinical legal tradition as a tool to advance access to justice and legal empowerment.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Senior Program Director will build out the institute's operational infrastructure and take significant responsibility over major grant-funded research projects. The position is funded through a grant to conduct research on the true costs of inclusive digital identity systems for public and private sector services, and to develop a comprehensive capacity building program for public interest actors on digital public infrastructure safeguards and accountability. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

Advanced degree (JD, Masters, PhD) in law, public policy, social sciences, human rights, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience managing complex projects with diverse teams and global networks. Strong experience in programs that promote social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research, or policy reform. Experience developing and writing proposals and engaging with current/prospective funders. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities

* Ability to contribute to the development of a small institute within a larger U.S.-based public university.

* Strong research skills, including writing, editing, and presenting findings to key audiences.

* Knowledge of technology policy, legal frameworks, and related concepts; familiarity with tech regulation and human rights issues.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a growing organization, with a high level of self-motivation.

Preferred

* Fluency in one or more non-English languages.

This position is Hybrid

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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