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The Wilson Center is committed to attracting and maintaining a high quality, dedicated, and diverse work force. As a member of the Wilson Center staff, you will become of the team that works together to build a bridge between the worlds of academia and public policy, to inform and develop solutions to the Nation's problems and challenges. 

Director, Korea Center - Trust Position

WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.

CLOSES:  April 10, 2024:  The incumbent serves as the principal advisor addressing the most pressing political, social, and economic issues affecting Korea and US relations.  As such, the incumbent:

• Builds the Korea team into a smooth unit that manages administrative responsibilities, manages projects content as described above, and advances US viewpoints on Korea in Center-wide programming. Manages, trains an active, engaged, and diverse staff team to further the work of the Center for Korean History and Public Policy.  Supervises staff members to ensure excellence of performance in accordance with all Wilson Center regulations and practices.
• Oversees the Korea Center team’s ongoing research, writing, media commentary, and outreach to key policy audiences on contemporary and historical developments in Korea and US relations with the region.
• Crafts and implements a strategic plan in line with Center priorities that positions the Korea Center leading center for knowledge and policy ideas related to US – Korea relations.
• Helps build knowledge and develop new policy ideas regarding the region and delivers those ideas to an ever-growing audience of influencers and policymakers.
• Coordinates activities with the External Relations team to boost the audience for both and Wilson Center audiences.
• Working with the Development team, crafts and helps lead implementation of fundraising plan that pursues public and private grants, an advisory board, and philanthropic support to solidify the Korea Center’s finances and also provides for an expanded portfolio of Korea Center activities.  Obtains and is accountable for proper use of grants and donations. Oversees all budget, finance, and personnel matters for the office.
• Works in cooperation with the Scholars and Academic Relations (SAR) Office to recommend regionally relevant scholars for appointment for periods of residency and/or affiliation with the Center, and cooperates in the administration of an annual international fellowship competition.  Suggests potential areas for study and scholarship to the SAR office. Advises the Center's Director, President & CEO on Public Policy Scholar and selection of peer review panel appointments.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Announcement will close at 11:59 pm on the day that 50 applicants have applied. Apply immediately if interested.

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