Academic Program Mgt Ofcr

ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 RP (005214)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_189917

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/19/2026 7:06:28 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/19/2026 7:06:24 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1340D

Division:

L&S PHYSICAL SCIENCES                  

Department:

099500 - EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_189917

Position Description ID

246089

UC Payroll Title:

ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 RP (005214)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40041002

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40059547

Department Head Payroll Title:

Department Chair

GENERAL DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing the methods to attain them. Generally the incumbent is in charge of an area of work, and typically formulates policy for this area but does not necessarily have final authority for approving policy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of the South-Central Youth Coalition is responsible for overseeing the project's strategic direction, operations, and overall performance. This role ensures the fulfillment of the project's mission, vision, and goals. They will bring a minimum of 15 years of direct experience in Youth Organizing, Community Health programs, and leadership in Southeast Los Angeles. The Director managers the program, is responsible for operations, financial management, and staff leadership. The Director will have launched organizations and built coalitions, and driven policy initiatives. They will be a skilled leader, persuasive communicator and storyteller, and effective project manager who will have the ability to shepherd the project's short-term and long-term goals. They will have at least five years of prior experience working with UCLA and the Center for Developing Leadership in Science.

Empowering Los Angeles' youth to address the climate crisis, the mission of SCYC is to amplify their voices and support their innovative solutions. Through fellowships, podcasting, and community engagement, we cultivate spaces and projects where young leaders drive impactful climate action, fostering a sustainable future for our community. In our vision for Los Angeles, youth stand as the driving force behind climate innovation. We envision a future where their voices resound, their ideas flourish, and their actions shape a sustainable tomorrow, creating a legacy of lasting impact.

Management, Operations, Financial Oversight, and Staff Leadership

1. Recruit, select, train, and supervise student workers.

2. Oversee the development and maintenance of internal systems, policies, and procedures that support effective operations.

3. Ensure sound financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

4. Hire, lead, develop, and evaluate staff/fellows.

5. Establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with a diverse community of colleagues

6. Oversee day-to-day programming and operations to ensure initiative governance effectiveness and efficiency.

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.

8. Ability to handle difficult or urgent matters with confidence and proficiency.

45%

Strategic Leadership

1. Provide visionary leadership to the team, cultivating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

2. Report regularly on organizational progress, challenges, and opportunities.

3. Develop stakeholder relation operations including public speaking, thought-leadership, and the development and maintenance of relationships with key university officials and departments, community-based organizations, partner institutions and elected officials.

4. Direct programmatic activities of SCYC using intersectional and equity-centered approach

25%

Fundraising and Development

1. Lead fundraising efforts, including donor relations, grant writing, and sponsorships.

2. Explore and negotiate partnership agreements, sponsorships, or in-kind contributions.

3. Conceptualize and implement a development strategy and donor campaigns with the Director of Development including donor campaigns

4. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce proposals for planned gifts or comparable solicitations and a variety of marketing materials as needed.

20%

External Engagement and Advocacy

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

2. Advocate for the organization's mission and policies at the local, state, national, and international levels.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

in related field of study and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

PhD

in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Non-profit leadership experience

10+ years’ experience volunteering, or working in a part-time or full-time capacity with environmental not-for-profit organizations

Required

Community organizing experience in SE Los Angeles

A minimum of 10+ years of engagement in environmental community organizing and advocacy in SE Los Angeles

Required

Experience at UCLA with CDLS

A minimum of 5 years of experience with UCLA and CDLS.

Preferred

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.

Required

Skilled storyteller comfortable working in a variety of media formats.

Required

Understanding of how to develop, implement, and assess organizational strategy

Required

Ability to lead diverse teams, provide mentorship, and foster collaborative work environments.

Required

Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and executing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Required

Ability to build trust and partnerships with funders, community members, and youth.

Required

Deep commitment to youth leadership and ability to empower young people in decision-making.

Required

Demonstrated supervisory skill and experience to recruit, select, train, and supervise student workers, staff/fellows.

Required

Interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with others of diverse cultural, social, political, and religious backgrounds and varied age, gender, and sexual orientation.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

10%

ability to travel as needed

Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Preferred

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

UCLA Downtown

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.