Managing Director

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940890

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

3/10/2026 4:11:27 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/10/2026 4:11:12 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV

Department:

191800 - CNTR FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940890

Position Description ID

251472

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

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):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.01

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40047525

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40053052

Department Head Payroll Title:

Admin Manager 2

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working in close collaboration with the Center's Co-Directors, the Managing Director helps shape, support, and communicate the Center's strategic direction by supporting programming aligned with strategic priorities and leading implementation tracking and metrics. The role also includes stewardship of the C-Solutions Advisory Boards (including regular communication and management of Board meetings) and partnership with administrative and finance colleagues to support key management and financial documents, budget oversight, and strategic decisions.

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health aims to build health and equity, and to drive positive change for all people. We act on this mission through initiatives in three core areas: education, discovery, and service. In each of these realms, we affirm our commitment to developing leaders and evidence-based solutions, and to working in partnership with communities to promote health and well-being in ways that are innovative, respectful, and inclusive.

Fundraising

1.  Partner with UCLA development, strategic partners, and C-Solutions faculty to build and execute a fundraising strategy aligned with annual needs and

     long-term priorities, including sustaining operational funding for the center.

2.  Identify, cultivate, and support outreach to prospective funders across individual donors, foundations, non-governmental sources, and  

     local/state/federal opportunities.

3.  Maintain and build relationships to convert existing, project/task-specific funders into center donors.

4.  Support proposal development and submissions and help position the C-Solutions for future and ongoing grants, contracts, fee-for-service jobs, and

    donations by leveraging results and sustaining partner relationships.

50%

Communications

1.  Develop and deliver communications strategies that promote C-Solutions’ research, events, publications, and impact in coordination with the

     communications office.

2.  Prepare presentations and talking points for Co-Directors in alignment with UCLA brand standards and tailored to internal/external audiences.

3.  Raise the Center’s visibility through stakeholder-facing communications and draft content for the website, social media, and Center materials.

25%

Strategic & Organizational Development

1.  Collaborate with Co-Directors on strategic planning and lead implementation tracking and metrics.

2.  Support development of C-Solutions programming aligned with strategic priorities and communicate the mission and vision to key stakeholders.

3.  Steward Advisory Boards and, with administrative/finance partners, contribute to budgets and financial management documents and support strategic

     budget decisions.

15%

Partnership Building

1.  Identify and sustain partnerships across academia, government, media, community and professional organizations, and the private sector to expand

    the Center’s reach and impact. Maintain relationships with like-minded organizations and identify new opportunities for collaboration. Build internal

    UCLA relationships to identify synergies and collaborative opportunities, including support for Center faculty affiliates.

2.  Represent C-Solutions in policy, community, and subject-matter coalitions to cultivate and identify new opportunities.

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

Master's Degree

or above in public health, health policy, environmental health sciences, environmental science policy & management, global health, public policy, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Program Building

Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution for handling administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

Required

Public Speaking

Strong public speaking experience and comfort engaging with external stakeholders and audiences.

Required

Fund Raising

Expert fundraising experience.

Required

Launch Experience

Experience launching or working in a newly created program or organization.

Required

Leadership Experience

Leadership experience in academic, non-governmental organization, and / or government agencies.

Required

Strong knowledge about climate change and health, including key organizations and individuals working in the field.

Required

Demonstrated expertise building collaborations between academia, non-profit organizations/community organizations, private sector and / or governmental agencies.

Required

Ability to translate and synthesize climate change and health concepts and literature into concise, compelling language that is understandable to a broad audience and appropriate for social media.

Required

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, prioritize and complete detailed work accurately and in a timely manner to manage projects from start to finish.

Required

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires self-direction, flexibility, and adaptability.

Required

Expert interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students.

Required

Strong commitment to the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions' mission and vision and desire and demonstrated ability to move the Center's work forward.

Required

Expert oral and written communication skills.

Required

Expert ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.

Required

Demonstrated ability to forecast and control expenses; financial analysis, budget preparation and management across multiple funding sources.

Required

Familiarity with climate and health work in California, including within academia, civil society, and government.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA

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.