HIV Criminalization Project Director

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940687

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

11/25/2025 5:21:41 PM

Date Last Edited:

11/25/2025 5:21:39 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1140O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF LAW

Division Code:

1141D

Division:

LAW DIV

Department:

025000 - LAW

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940687

Position Description ID

247898

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

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:

40058226

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040696

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HIV Criminalization Project Director will administer social science, public health, and public policy research focused on HIV/AIDS and related to the mission of the Institute in close collaboration with other Williams Institute Scholars. Primary responsibilities include leading data collection efforts and data analysis, managing relationships with collaborators, developing and managing project timelines and study protocols, developing human subjects applications, and writing (literature reviews, reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, fact sheets, graphics, presentations, and so forth.) The Project Director will also present research findings and disseminate research findings in collaboration with other scholars. Participation in Institute meetings, seminars, educational events, and other meetings, as determined by the research supervisor, is required. Supervision of analysts, interns, work study students and volunteers as needed.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

1. Create and manage project timelines, including establishing interim goals and deadlines, and monitor study progress in order to complete work on project timelines (E)  2. Develop research materials (instruments, consent forms, recruitment material) and study protocols (E)  3. Maintain project files (e.g., copies of proposals, study materials, human subjects applications, data, program syntax, study reports and other materials) (E)  4. Interface with external community groups and stakeholders (E)  5. Develop IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews and maintain protections for human subjects (E)  6. Maintain communication across collaborators, contractors, interns, and other staff that support research functions (E)  7. Plan research meetings and coordinate convenings as needed (E)  8. Supervise data analysts, interns, work study students, and other project staff as needed (E)  9. Any other duties as needed to support the research operation of the Institute. (E)

20%

WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Conduct scholarly literature reviews. (E)  2. Interpret data and draft literature reviews, reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, grant reports, fact sheets, and press releases. (E)  3. Create presentations and data graphics. (E)  4. Present findings at conferences, workshops, educational events and other settings as needed. (E)   5. Proofread and edit papers, prepare citations, and technical footnotes. (E)  

35%

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

1. Collect, clean, and organize quantitative and qualitative data. (E)  2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software and procedures. (E)  3. Create tables and figures. (E)  4. Maintain data files in accordance with data security protocols, data use agreements, and audit requirements. This may include preparing and submitting data to data repositories. (E)  5. Supervise data collection and quality assurance activities as needed. (E)  

35%

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING

 1. Contribute to the conceptualization and planning of new research projects, including formulating project ideas, proposing approaches, and identifying data sources. (E)  2. Completion of work by grant deadlines. (E)  3. Write grant applications and reports. (E)  4. Identify new funding sources. (E)

10%

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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

in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training

Required

Master's Degree

in a related discipline (e.g., psychology, public health, sociology, public policy, economics, statistics, political science) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Experience in developing operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of quantitative and qualitative data.

Preferred

Experience with Internet and other scholarly search engines.

Required

Experience with conducting literature reviews and evaluating the quality and significance of social science literature.

Required

Experience efficiently operating a PC computer with advanced working knowledge of Windows based applications. Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.

Required

Versatility and substantive knowledge in one or more social sciences and in sexual orientation and gender identity policy issues. Ability to analyze, process and present multi-disciplinary data.

Preferred

Superior research skills (e.g., experience conducting bibliographic searches, performing writing and analysis, selecting and using print and electronic research tools).

Required

Ability to perform a variety of intermediate and advanced statistical and analytical activities for the design of both quantitative and qualitative research studies and for the collection, compilation and analysis of data.

Required

Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex data resources. Familiarity with research techniques and analytical software for quantitative (e.g., Stata, SAS, SPPS) and qualitative data (e.g. ATLAS.ti, NVivo).

Required

Working knowledge of social science research and demonstrated ability to write clear, cogent, factually accurate research reports and summaries and to edit the work of others to the same standard.

Required

Detailed knowledge in editing correspondence for correct meaning, word usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Required

Ability to read and synthesize scholarly literature and to write articles and summaries on varied research topics.

Required

Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Required

Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and solutions.

Required

Ability to work independently on large and complex research projects, to negotiate and meet multiple deadlines, and to assist Williams Institute staff in preparing materials for publication.

Required

Skill in determining priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and deadlines.

Required

Commitment to the Williams Institute's mission and passion for improving the lives of LGBT people through independent and rigorous research.

Preferred

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.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information with tact and discretion.

Required

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 Capital Programs Building

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

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

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

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.