The School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University invites individuals with a track record as practitioners in a policy-related field to apply for an appointment as a Professional Specialist, Resident Policy Advisor.
SPIA in NJ connects the world-class research, scholarship and convening power of The School with the pressing public policy challenges facing the State of New Jersey.
The work across diverse disciplines is grounded in Princeton's commitment to the state we call home and to the advancement of multiracial democracy.
- Responsibilities*Present work to the SPIA community, Princeton University, media, and policy circles both in NJ and beyond;
- Conduct project / policy research on policy issues, including analyzing data, conducting interviews, and synthesizing information from a variety of sources;
- Participate in class discussions / visitors;*Write opinion pieces / media appearances;*Organize and participate in a periodic seminar for students, faculty and alum;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policy issues within their field;*Organize and form the thematic debates by arranging high-level panels, roundtables, and seminars in their area of expertise;
- Participate in public panels;*Work with students in courses and in a co-curricular capacity on policy-relevant research and in making policy recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support faculty, students and staff in their thematic research and work.*Write grant and foundation proposals to support efforts of SPIA in NJ.
Essential Qualifications : *Senior executive with + years' experience in government, international development, regional cooperation, and stability operations.
- Excellent research and writing skills.*Extensive knowledge in a policy domain.*Knowledge of standard internet tools and HTML*Familiarity with standard law, political science, economics and / or sociology data sources, literature and analysis.
- The successful candidate must be well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to respond to deadlines in a timely manner.
Education required : Master's degree required in political science, international development, law and diplomacy, economics, or international relations.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae and the contact information of at least one reference. Applications must be submitted online at This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
This position is % duty-time. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission.
This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.
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