NILC Job Opening

Director of Administration (Los Angeles, CA, office)

Position and Background
The National Immigration Law Center is seeking a Director of Administration to help direct and manage the nation's leading legal advocacy organization working on behalf of low-income immigrants. Since 1979, NILC's policy advocacy and impact litigation have resulted in significant victories promoting the fair treatment of low-income immigrants by courts and government agencies, and protecting immigrants' access to employment, health care, and other services. NILC has an annual budget of over $2 million and a staff of 22 located in offices in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position maintains primary responsibility for oversight of the organization's management and operations.

Responsibilities

The Director of Administration will oversee all internal management and administrative functions at NILC. The Director of Administration will work in partnership with the Executive Director as a leader in the organization to maintain accountability to NILC's board of directors, funding partners, program partners, staff, and to its vision. This position will assist NILC's staff in meeting its programmatic goals. Specifically, this position will:
• Provide Leadership for NILC's Management. Convene and lead the Management Team at NILC to act as the internal board of the organization that resolves day-to-day issues and implements operational systems to improve NILC for its staff and for improved ability to complete its project goals. Implement the goals of the Management Team, such as improving professional development opportunities for staff, clarifying personnel and administrative policies, and providing training for senior and other staff. Participate on the Development Team to shape and evaluate the organization's overall development work and strategies. Provide guidance in the development of effective work plans for NILC's teams and staff. Help develop and implement a strategic planning process for NILC and support the Board of Directors.
• Provide General Oversight & Administration. Convene and lead the Administrative Team at NILC to ensure the organization's full compliance in all areas of local and national labor and employment law requirements. Maintain all necessary files; carry out Human Resource procedures including recruitment of staff positions, benefit administration, performance evaluations, and other personnel development projects. Support and coordinate the administration of NILC's Los Angeles office and remote offices; supervise administrative staff. Work with the Finance Department to ensure appropriate communication regarding financial and administrative information to all offices. Coordinate the IT and other communications systems. Participate in the development and coordination of NILC's budget processes.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of management and supervisory experience. Nonprofit management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to vision, implement, and design complex and diverse projects.
• Detail oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage several projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to write well and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and familiarity with NILC's work.
• Background in nonprofit legal services, immigrant advocacy or other comparable public interest experience preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others; flexible and engaged work style.
Salary and Benefits: Excellent salary scale, DOE. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and 403(b) plan.

To Apply: By May 30, 2008, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to the National Immigration Law Center, Ref# DA08 by email to jobs@nilc.org or fax to 213-639-3911.  Position open immediately.  Please do not send duplicate materials.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  No phone calls please.
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