CGI – Administrator of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 (004169)

UCPath Position ID: 41145674

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

2/19/2025 3:54:47 PM

Date Last Edited:

2/19/2025 3:54:39 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1120O

Organization:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES

Division Code:

1121D

Division:

EDUCATION & INFO STUDIES DIV

Department:

028700 - CENTER X

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41145674

Position Description ID

232133

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):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40046361

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4

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

Recruit, retain, and sustain strategic partnerships focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics (early childhood-elementary/span) with public and private local education agencies, school districts, individual sites, and other educational entities. Provide direct support for PK-6 teachers, paraprofessionals, school leaders, instructional leadership teams associated with our existing Cognitively Guided Instruction action research project partnership with a large urban school district.  Major responsibilities include co-designing and facilitating professional learning opportunities, with a particular emphasis on recruiting and supporting teachers new to the work.

UCLA Center X is a dynamic hub of education research, innovation, and professional development located within the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With a commitment to educational equity and social justice, Center X serves as a catalyst for transformative change in K-12 schools and communities. Through collaborative partnerships, cutting-edge research, and targeted programming, Center X empowers educators and leaders to address the complex challenges facing education today while advancing excellence and equity in education through research, teacher preparation, leadership development, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and action, Center X strives to create inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Professional Development

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate learning opportunities for a range of educators focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Coordinate and support a team of professional development providers who develop and implement school site plans related to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities for educators in a variety of settings (classroom embedded, after school, etc.), with a particular emphasis on supporting teachers newer to the CGI work.

Recruit, support, and retain teacher leaders.

Recruit and support teacher leaders to present at biannual online conferences focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics, supporting the development and facilitation of substantive content by Teacher Leaders.

Work with team members to develop content for in-person workshops and conduct related content calls.

Attend and present workshops at local, state, regional, and national conventions on the teaching and learning of elementary mathematics, with an emphasis on Cognitively Guided Instruction.

50%

Program Administration

Recruit and sustain relationships with public and private local education agencies, school districts, individual sites, and other educational entities, organizing the partnership proposal process.

Establish coaching placements, create communications, and develop outreach between school sites and professional development providers.

Organize, publicize, and support CGI workshops/institutes.

Assess and support the generation, dissemination, and storage of project-generated materials and data.

Collaborate programmatic aspects in-person and online events with the project’s administrative team.

50%

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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 field or equivalent

Required

Professional Development

Minimum 5 years of coaching/professional development experience

Preferred

An understanding of the research, and practical experience with, Cognitively Guided Instruction.

Required

Prior experience with the principles and practices of Cognitively Guided Instruction as an elementary teacher and elementary mathematics coach.

Required

Prior experience with supporting students in elementary mathematics classrooms.

Required

Prior experience providing professional development for educators.

Required

Ability to positively communicate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders (colleagues, principals, instructional leaders, teachers, families, etc.)

Required

Ability to design, implement, evaluate, and revise content for a range of audiences that is aligned with the research and elementary mathematics content and frameworks.

Required

Ability to recruit, develop, nurture, and sustain relationships with teacher leaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Required

Working knowledge of UCLA/Center X policies and practices.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

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 travel

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Moore Hall

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.