Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

ADMIN OFCR 3 CX (004800)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000130

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/13/2026 10:43:49 AM

Date Last Edited:

8/13/2026 10:43:41 AM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1220O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM & TELEVISION   

Division Code:

1221D

Division:

THEATER, FILM & TV DIV                 

Department:

046200 - DEAN THEATER, FILM & TV

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000130

Position Description ID

262582

UC Payroll Title:

ADMIN OFCR 3 CX (004800)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CX: Clerical & Allied Services

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

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SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

 41248960

Reports to Payroll Title:

Comm Supv 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40297894

Department Head Payroll Title:

Dean, School of TFT

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships provides operational, programmatic, and administrative leadership for UCLA TFT's portfolio of

external institutional partnerships, in service of goals and vision established by TFT senior leadership. The role carries primary responsibility for

the multi-year collaboration with Sundance Institute, with the scope and structure designed to support additional strategic partnerships as the

portfolio grows.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Events and Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Manager serves as the principal operational point of contact

responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of active partnerships. The Senior Manager works

collaboratively with UCLA faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external partner organizations to ensure the successful execution of

partnership initiatives, including — in the current Sundance Institute collaboration — the Digital Learning Hub, Bridge Intensive, Summer

Summit, Co-Developed Certificate Program, and future collaborative initiatives. Core areas of responsibility include project management,

financial administration, fundraising coordination, communications, governance support, assessment, and reporting, with sustained attention to

alignment with the strategic goals of both UCLA TFT and its partners.

At the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television we are committed to being a world-renowned interdisciplinary professional hub, dedicated to cultivating exceptional humanistic storytellers, trailblazing industry leaders, and insightful scholars. Rooted in our rich heritage as a top-tier entertainment and performing arts institution, we champion diverse and innovative voices that have the power to enlighten, captivate, and usher in transformative change for a brighter future. By seamlessly blending the study and creation of live performance, film, television, and the digital arts through our groundbreaking curriculum, we offer not just education, but experiences. We take pride in our doctoral pursuits in theater, performance studies, cinema, and media studies. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and challenge the next generation of entertainment and academic leaders to create a more inspired and inclusive world.

Partnership Operations

& Program

Management

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact between UCLA TFT and external partner organizations, maintaining regular communication to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and partnership commitments.

• Develop and manage implementation plans, schedules, work plans, and milestone tracking for all active partnership initiatives; monitor progress and flag risks to senior leadership for resolution.

• Coordinate executive and operational meetings; prepare agendas, briefing materials, action-item logs, and follow-up documentation to ensure accountability and prompt execution.

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• Administer and coordinate all current partnership initiatives under the Sundance Institute collaboration, including the Digital Learning Hub, Bridge Intensive and Sundance Film Festival Experience, Summer Summit, and Co-Developed Certificate Program.

• Coordinate implementation across UCLA departments, faculty, staff, students, partner personnel, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient program delivery.

• Support the identification and onboarding of additional strategic partnerships as the portfolio expands, applying established operational frameworks to new collaborations.

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Financial Management and Assessment

• Administer partnership budgets and financial resources in collaboration with TFT Finance, UCLA

administrative offices, and external partners.

• Monitor expenditures, coordinate payments, prepare financial analyses and reports, ensure compliance with UC policies, and support long-term financial planning.

• Partner with TFT Development and external partner organizations to advance fundraising efforts that support the sustainability and growth of active and future partnerships.

• Assist with donor proposals, stewardship reports, presentations, and other development materials; coordinate donor cultivation, foundation, corporate, and grant opportunities.

30%

• Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure program effectiveness and institutional impact; establish KPIs, collect and analyze participation and outcome data, coordinate shared reporting with partner organizations, and prepare annual impact reports and executive summaries for senior leadership.

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Communications and Campus Engagement

• Coordinate partnership communications in collaboration with TFT Communications, partner organization marketing teams, UCLA Strategic Communications, and other relevant offices.

• Develop communication strategies, marketing materials, presentations, reports, and public announcements that promote partnership initiatives and ensure consistent, accurate messaging.

• Serve as the primary campus coordinator for partnership implementation, facilitating collaboration across UCLA units and ensuring timely execution of partnership priorities.

• Represent UCLA TFT in meetings with partner organizations and external stakeholders as directed by senior leadership.

20%

Governance Support &

Strategic Planning

• Provide administrative support for the partnership's governance structure, including coordination of Executive Steering Committee and Operations Committee meetings.

• Prepare agendas, briefing documents, presentations, meeting minutes, dashboards, and action-item tracking; provide regular implementation updates to senior leadership.

• Identify and surface opportunities to strengthen and expand active partnerships through new initiatives, collaborative programming, and funding opportunities, presenting recommendations to senior leadership for evaluation and decision.

• Evaluate emerging trends and recommend operational improvements to advance the long-term growth, sustainability, and national impact of the partnership portfolio.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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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

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Required

Master's Degree

Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training or

Preferred

3-5 years

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder partnership initiatives, programs, or projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Required

Experience in higher education, arts administration, entertainment, nonprofit organizations, or creative industries.

Required

Strong project management, organizational, and operational execution skills, including use of project management

tools and frameworks.

Required

Experience managing budgets, contracts, and cross-functional teams.

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports and presentations.

Required

Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, grants, or external partnerships.

Required

Ability to work effectively with senior executives, faculty, students, donors, and external partners.

Required

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion.

Required

Experience in film, media, arts, or a related field, with demonstrated engagement in film education, production, or arts

programming.

Required

Experience developing, coordinating, and evaluating academic, artistic, or public programming,

including planning, implementation, and assessment.

Required

Demonstrated financial management and fiscal stewardship experience, including budget oversight, resource

allocation, and support for philanthropic initiatives.

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.

5%

Travel required as needed to engage with partner organizations and stakeholders.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

202 E. Melnitz Hall

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Office equipment including laptop, printer, copier, etc.

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.