Project Director, Public Interest Technology Pathways

PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (004169)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940646

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

6/18/2026 2:18:00 PM

Date Last Edited:

6/18/2026 2:17:58 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

3100O

Organization:

VC RESEARCH                            

Division Code:

3116D

Division:

CAMPUS RESEARCH INITIATIVES/INSTITUTES 

Department:

309900 - DATAX

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940646

Position Description ID

247406

UC Payroll Title:

PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (004169)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

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):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.3

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41155289

Reports to Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40062102

Department Head Payroll Title:

Academic

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

As part of our commitment to embracing the data revolution, DataX is designed to help UCLA respond to the ever-expanding role of data in society. This groundbreaking project aims to expand opportunities for students across disciplines to work with data, assist researchers in various fields to incorporate data analysis into their work, and position UCLA as a leader in exploring the interplay of fundamental data science, innovative applications and creative activity, as well as ethical and societal implications of the data revolution. The Public Interest Technology Pathways is designed to build faculty capacity in teaching responsible AI and data literacy. The project will create and offer new scalable curriculum that can be offered across all sectors of higher education including the community colleges, the UC system and university extension. The project will create and offer professional development (PD) workshops and open educational resources to address equity gaps by equipping faculty to prepare college students for the ethical, social, and workforce challenges posed by AI and data-driven technologies.  The Public Interest Technology Pathways will embed AI literacy into accessible, cross-disciplinary teaching and create scalable pathways that will reduce barriers to technology education. The Project Director is responsible for the development and delivery of the innovative curriculum. With proof of concept, the Project Director will expand the program to interested collaborating campuses and industry partners to develop a community of participants that will support and evolve the program as technologies change. The project director will be a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the field of AI literacy and pedagogy and will function with a high degree of autonomy. This position will be a hybrid job working both remote and onsite at the UCLA campus or other related locations as business needs dictate. Travel is required between UCLA and teaching sites across the state of California. The incumbent will report directly to the Faculty Director of DataX to achieve the milestones outline in the grant proposal for this project. The incumbent will have latitude to exercise expertise and knowledge to achieve the goals of DataX.

As part of our commitment to embracing the data revolution, DataX is designed to help UCLA respond to the ever-expanding role of data in society. This groundbreaking project aims to expand opportunities for students across disciplines to work with data, assist researchers in various fields to incorporate data analysis into their work, and position UCLA as a leader in exploring the interplay of fundamental data science, innovative applications and creative activity, as well as ethical and societal implications of the data revolution.

Program development and evaluation

1. Plan and develop new innovative programs and curriculum and adjust existing courses and curriculum within existing articulation pathways between partner community colleges and the UC system as well as professional certification pathways through University Extension. 2. Create and lead scalable and timely curriculum resources for faculty to deploy in college classrooms and university extension . 3. Establish evaluation criteria and address equity gaps. 4. Evaluate and adjust course curriculum through evaluations and levels of interest shown. 5. Conduct assessments and evaluation of program success and acquisition of knowledge and skills. 6. Recruit new program participants and evaluate prospective program partnerships.

75%

Information dissemination and program promotion

1. Disseminate curriculum materials and best practices to the educational community. 2. Write reports and present program outcomes to funders and to other educational institutions and professional groups. 3. Develop strategies for sustaining the program including developing relationships with potential funders, writing funding proposals, and speaking about the project in front of potential funders and partners.

25%

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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

Education and/or other relevant experience with research topics relevant to DataX.

Required

1. Extensive knowledge of emerging technology tools and platforms and their integration into the curriculum.

Required

2. Advanced knowledge of and experience in teaching critical aspects new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their impacts on societal norms, institutions and specific populations.

Required

3. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging educational content across multiple formats.

Required

4. Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Required

5. Advanced experience in developing and evaluating curricular adoption and success.

Required

6. Demonstrated knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional areas and understanding of how work impacts other areas of public educational programs.

Required

7. Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents of diverse backgrounds.

Required

8. Knowledge of and experience working within an academic setting among faculty, staff and students.

Preferred

9. Experience successfully pursuing funding opportunities for research and education. Skill in grant writing or funding proposal development. Experience working with funding agencies and foundations is a plus.

Preferred

10. Fluency in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software - MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint expertise.

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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Los Angeles

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.