Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an international network of over 650 higher education institutions in more than 40 countries. SAR’s mission is to promote academic freedom and defend the human rights of scholars and their communities worldwide. SAR meets this mission through three primary activity areas: (1) protection services for threatened scholars and other at-risk individuals; (2) advocacy and related research, reporting and campaigning for scholars or other victims of attacks on higher education; and (3) research and training on academic freedom and its constituent elements. In furtherance of all of these activities, SAR organizes multiple events, trainings, courses and publications, including a biennial SAR Global Congress—an international gathering for SAR’s global movement and prospective new partners to share experience, discuss critical issues, and shape SAR’s research and advocacy strategies for the coming years. SAR’s staff is organized into teams for each of these programming areas, along with a membership team to research and develop services and activities for network member institutions, faculty and students, and related development and administration roles. Information at www.scholarsatrisk.org
Position summary: Scholars at Risk (SAR) is seeking a highly-organized, self-motivated, and team-oriented individual to join the SAR team as Global Coalitions Program Assistant. The position will conduct research, coordinate across regional researchers, and provide administrative, communications, and logistical support to SAR’s ongoing programming and partnerships with regional coalitions for academic freedom. The position requires excellent research, time-management, organizational, and interpersonal skills in addition to good judgment and attention to detail. It is ideal for a proactive individual who takes initiative, enjoys the research process, and likes to work on a small team. The position requires timely and professional communication, including with SAR and NYU staff, regional coalition and other SAR partners, media, and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
30% – Research opportunities for SAR regional coalitions: SAR is a founding partner to multiple regional coalitions for academic freedom around the world.
30% - Develop data on SAR regional coalition programming:
20% – Distribute research and manage communications both internally and externally on SAR’s global coalitions work:
20% – Support logistics for the SAR’s regional coalition programming:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a one-year position, through December 31, 2025, with possibility for extension based on program priorities, exemplary performance, and availability of funds. The position offers a salary range of $52,000 - 57,000, comparable to similar positions at peer organizations in the human rights/NGO field. Scholars at Risk in an independent not-for-profit corporation hosted at New York University (NYU). SAR staff are NYU employees seconded to SAR and are eligible for NYU employee benefits, including generous vacation leave and holidays; medical, dental, vision and life insurance options; and retirement benefits (all subject to terms established by NYU as described at https://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/professional-research-staff.html).
Qualifications
Required
Preferable
Application Instructions
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu/faculty-and-researchers.html by uploading the requested materials in one combined PDF: (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume, (3) list of references or letters of reference, and (4) a brief, unedited writing sample.
DEADLINE FOR INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW IS November 1, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. No phone calls or email inquiries, please.
SAR/NYU is an equal opportunity employer. SAR/NYU does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. (Regrettably, SAR is not able to sponsor work-eligible visas.)
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