Racial Equity Hub Project Director

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP (005257)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940726

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

1/13/2026 12:51:38 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/13/2026 12:51:36 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

1/9/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1120O

Organization:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES

Division Code:

1121D

Division:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES DIV

Department:

007000 - EDUCATION

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940726

Position Description ID

248484

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP (005257)

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):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40936532 

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41051550

Department Head Payroll Title:

HR MGR 1

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 UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families brings together a multidisciplinary network across campus and Los Angeles County to advance prevention strategies that safely reduce the need for foster care while promoting equitable child welfare reform. Collaboration is central to the Center's mission. Through research, education, and partnership, the Center serves as a bridge between UCLA and communities across the region, working with researchers and community leaders to challenge and address systemic issues contributing to Los Angeles County's disproportionate child welfare involvement.

Under the oversight of the Executive Director and faculty, the Racial Equity Hub Project Director will lead, manage, and implement the vision of the Center's Leadership Team for the creation, launch, and development of the UCLA Pritzker Center Racial Equity Hub for Child Welfare Reform. The purpose of the Hub is to address the racialized nature of foster care and its consequences for minoritized children and families, including immigrants and LGBTQ+ youth.

The incumbent will oversee all aspects of the project, including:

Research Synthesis and Public Portal Development:

The Project Director will lead efforts to synthesize and build upon existing research and data within a publicly accessible portal that shares findings from interventions and highlights relevant internal and external work. This role will prioritize engagement with individuals and Transitional Age Youth (TAY) with lived experience as researchers. The Project Director will also oversee dissemination of research through media outreach, social media, and webinars to ensure broad visibility and community engagement.

Training, Capacity Building, and Convenings:

The Project Director will lead the development and implementation of training programs, support resources, and convening opportunities aimed at increasing knowledge and capacity around racial equity. Activities include webinars, workshops, peer learning sessions, and national or regional convenings. Efforts will be designed to be inclusive and accessible, with emphasis on engaging individuals and TAY with lived experience as facilitators and contributors. Evaluation tools will be used to measure effectiveness and impact.

Policy and Practice Integration:

The Project Director will collaborate with relevant staff to ensure the portal clearly communicates policy and practice implications through reports and briefings. The role will also provide ongoing technical assistance—including training sessions and collective learning opportunities—to support the integration of racial equity strategies into policy and practice. These efforts may also benefit other marginalized communities, including Indigenous families and immigrant and LGBTQ+ youth.

The Project Director must have extensive knowledge of the child welfare system and intersecting issues such as race, disability, poverty, health, mental health, and education. While the Hub's primary focus is Los Angeles County's child welfare system, state and federal systems are also relevant. Under the oversight of the Executive Director, the Project Director will elevate the Center's Racial Equity Hub as a premier resource on foster youth and vulnerable families for the greater Los Angeles region. The role requires professional judgment, interpretation, and original problem-solving.

The Department of Education at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a strong focus on educational equity and social justice. The department advances research, practice, and policy to foster diversity, inclusion, and equitable outcomes in education. Through the preparation of future educators, researchers, and leaders, and through cutting-edge scholarship, Ed&IS aims to drive positive change and address complex educational challenges locally, nationally, and globally.

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

Lead the conceptualization, development, and execution of the Racial Equity Hub in alignment with the Center’s mission.

Develop and maintain a multi-year implementation plan with milestones, deliverables, and evaluation metrics.

Serve as primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Integrate trauma-informed, healing-centered, and culturally responsive principles across all Hub functions.

25%

Research & Data Analysis

Collaborate with research directors and postdoctoral scholars on research projects examining racial disparities and equity-focused interventions.

Translate complex data into accessible, actionable insights, with emphasis on making findings available through the Racial Equity Portal.

Track research impact, including citations, engagement, and application in policy and practice.

20%

Resource Development & Training

Curate and manage a digital Resource Library of trainings, reports, and best practices.

Coordinate creation of original training materials with subject matter experts and individuals with lived experience.

Facilitate or support workshops, trainings, and webinars.

Collect and analyze user feedback to refine Hub materials.

15%

Policy Engagement & Advocacy

Partner with the Policy Director on policy briefs, white papers, and strategic recommendations.

Support policy roundtables, stakeholder meetings, and listening sessions.

Monitor legislative and administrative developments in child welfare and racial equity.

Track influence and uptake of policy recommendations.

10%

Communications & Public Engagement

Collaborate with Communications Director to manage the racial equity section of the Center’s website.

Support development of newsletter and social media content highlighting Hub work.

Contribute to public awareness efforts through storytelling, digital campaigns, and multimedia tools.

Track and analyze communications metrics to inform strategy.

10%

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Engage individuals with lived experience, community organizations, researchers, government agencies, and others.

Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability across Hub operations.

10%

Evaluation & Impact Measurement

Develop and implement a performance monitoring framework with metrics for all Hub functions (e.g., portal use, training engagement, policy adoption).

Report on progress toward outcomes (e.g., reduced system involvement, improved experiences for Black families, better outcomes for transition-age youth).

Facilitate participatory evaluation incorporating feedback from families, youth, and professionals.

5%

Grants Management & Reporting

Support grant documentation, reporting, budget tracking, and compliance.

Assist with funder communication and alignment with strategic objectives.

Support identification of funding opportunities to sustain and expand the Hub.

5%

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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

Master's Degree

in related area

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

in related area

Required

5 years

in child welfare, equity and inclusion, or related fields with emphasis on research and/or policy

Required

3 years

project management experience, particularly in coordinating complex projects, setting timelines, ensuring deliverables are met, and managing resources effectively.

Required

3 years

Research experience specifically related to child welfare, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI), social justice, or closely aligned fields. Experience using a range of research methods—such as qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, data analysis, and literature review techniques.

Required

Experience managing complex projects involving outreach, research, data collection, evaluation, and dissemination.

Required

Experience with research design, implementation, and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative methods.

Required

Experience managing grants—such as monitoring compliance, tracking budgets, preparing reports, and overseeing grant-funded activities

Preferred

Skill in setting priorities that reflect research goals, project timelines, and deliverables.

Required

Creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, identify factors, apply methods, and develop conclusions.

Required

Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Required

Ability to establish and sustain interdisciplinary campus and community partnerships.

Required

Knowledge of university policies related to budget and research administration, including grants and compliance.

Required

Knowledge of child welfare systems and related systems (health, mental health, education, public health) and ability to integrate these domains into research and evaluation.

Required

Ability to translate research into actionable recommendations for policy, practice, and outreach.

Required

Proficiency in developing research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination materials.

Required

Knowledge of ethical standards and regulatory requirements related to human subjects research and data confidentiality.

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.

E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

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

20%

Domestic - Ability to travel to off-campus meeting sites

Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends

Required

Complies with all policies and standards and adheres to UCLA’s Principles of Community.

Required

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Ueberroth Building

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

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

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

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.