Senior Program Manager and Staff Attorney, Edley Center Law & Democracy , Berkeley La

Overview

The Senior Program Manager and Staff Attorney in the Edley Center on Law & Democracy designs and directs innovative national programming to strengthen state capacity to combat public corruption and promote civil rights protections; build a national association of state civil rights chiefs; produce public reports on program effectiveness; and lead in related areas at Berkeley Law.

The role supports the Edley Center's mission to strengthen democratic institutions through actionable research, program development, and public leadership. It includes developing academic program proposals and funding proposals, MOUs, model policy and practice development, engaging program participants, supervising student researchers, and guiding curriculum development. As the Center grows, the position may hire additional staff.

The position requires experience in developing and leading sensitive, high-stakes programming, litigating and enforcing civil rights and/or anti-corruption, staff management and development, complex budgeting, intergovernmental cooperation, and scalable student training opportunities.

• Program Design and Partnership Lead
  • Design and develop programs engaging students, practitioners, policy-makers, and the public in lines with the Edley Center s work and mission.
  • Coordinate with internal partners (e.g., pro bono program) and stakeholders to explore initiatives such as practicums and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Direct development of conferences, publications, training materials, online resources, and other tools.
  • Propose and develop litigation and advocacy strategies, independently or with partners, to support Center initiatives.
  • Identify emergent topics and respond to changing circumstances with new programs.
  • Build capacity and partnerships to expand and iterate programs through political acumen and subject-matter knowledge.

• Program Management
  • Direct program administration to strengthen state and local capacity to address unlawful government actions.
  • Oversee student employees, student organizations, and staff; create opportunities for directed student research and experiential learning.
  • Collaborate with faculty, Berkeley Law staff, and external institutions to design and implement high-quality programs.
  • Develop systems to manage multiple programs serving diverse audiences with coordination and efficiency.
  • Direct administrative work to meet program needs and deliverables.

• Direct Impact Work
  • Lead drafting and filing of amicus briefs, motions, and policy materials to advance state and local capabilities.
  • Makes court appearances as needed.
  • Design programs that provide student learning opportunities.
  • Build coalitions and partnerships via MOUs and other vehicles.
  • Supervise research and direct student and partner work on specific programs.
  • Deliver public presentations, trainings, convenings, and outreach strategies to engage external audiences.

• Program Evaluation and Budget Management
  • Assess program effectiveness and recommend changes to content, policies, and procedures.
  • Solicit feedback and identify performance measures with the Executive Director.
  • Participate in advanced program budgeting to support financial sustainability.
  • Prepare reports and status updates for the Executive Director.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase revenue, and support growth.
  • Collaborate with Finance to monitor budgets and ensure policy compliance.

• Fundraising and External Relations
  • Identify funding opportunities and revenue streams to support programs.
  • Represent the Center with external partners to advance knowledge and state capacity initiatives.
  • Develop proposals for new initiatives and strategic opportunities.

• Supervision
  • Hire, train, and supervise student employees; support workforce planning and staffing initiatives.
  • May supervise administrative staff and advise on vendor engagements as needed.
  • Provide guidance to students, affiliates, and Center partners to support programmatic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state constitutional and administrative law and practice.
• Expertise in legal research, analysis, and advocacy strategy.
• Strong understanding of program design, development, and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with law student development and legal education frameworks.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Computer and technical skills with standard productivity, communication, and video conferencing tools; ability to learn new software.
• Strong project and program management skills with ability to oversee multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including reports, policy materials, and public presentations.
• Significant litigation and/or administrative enforcement and policy experience.
• Experience leading sensitive intergovernmental and coalition policy-building.
• Experience administering multi-source budgets, including grants and restricted funds.
• Advanced problem-solving and strategic…