Publications Prod Supv 1

PUBLICATIONS PROD SUPV 1 (007456)

UCPath Position ID: 41276067

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/21/2026 1:58:24 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/21/2026 1:58:18 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

7100O

Organization:

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN CULTURES         

Division Code:

8120D

Division:

ETHNIC STUDIES RESEARCH CENTERS        

Department:

206000 - ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41276067

Position Description ID

265319

UC Payroll Title:

PUBLICATIONS PROD SUPV 1 (007456)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 20

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

C: Supervisor - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40064369

Reports to Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40064369

Department Head Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

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

PUBL EDUC SPEC 3

41015624

PUBLICATIONS PROD SPEC 3

40936619

PUBLICATIONS PROD SPEC 2 CM

41027711

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Co-Directors, the Managing Director position will oversee and guide the development of the Foundations and Futures, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Multimedia Textbook Project. The Managing Director will oversee dissemination, development, communications, outreach, fundraising, donor cultivation, and public engagement efforts to advance the project's mission, visibility, and long-term sustainability. The position serves as the primary liaison to community organizations, media outlets, philanthropic partners, donors, and key stakeholders, with a particular focus on building relationships within AAPI communities and organizations. Managing Director will supervise project staff, student employees, and consultants, ensuring effective coordination of activities and successful achievement of project goals and deliverables.

The Foundations & Futures, an AAPI Multimedia Textbook, is a narrative change project that brings together distinguished scholarship, open access technology, and ethnic studies pedagogy to deepen public knowledge about who we are, strengthen students' historical empathy and bring AAPI stories into every classroom. It is a free AAPI resource geared toward students and instructors in 9th-14th grade classrooms..

Established in 1969, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) is a national research center dedicated to advancing historical, transformative and interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges research with community voices. The Institute of American Cultures houses the AASC along with the American Indian Studies Center, Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, and Chicano Studies Research Center. The centers are the only ethnic studies organized research units (ORU) among the 10 University of California campuses. The AASC advances research and the field of ethnic studies through publications, public programs and events, providing funding opportunities, maintaining the largest Asian American Studies library and archives in the U.S., housing 7 Endowed Chaired Professorships, and community partnerships with local, state, and national organizations. The Center has 13 staff and Faculty Advisory Committee made of 55 faculty members across campus.

Project Management and Strategic Leadership

1. Partner with the Co-Directors to develop and implement the project's strategic vision, goals, and priorities.

2. Supervise project staff, student employees, and consultants, ensuring effective coordination of activities and successful achievement of project goals and deliverables.

3. Oversees day‑to‑day unit operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with university policies and standards.

4. Facilitates staff meetings and project discussions to ensure alignment, information sharing, and consistent communication.

5. Coordinate and support project activities, ensuring alignment across research, programming, outreach, and public engagement initiatives.

6. Identify opportunities to expand the project's impact, visibility, and sustainability.

7. Represent the textbook project at symposiums, conferences, and community and scholarly events.

8. Initiate, build, and maintain relationships with potential project collaborators and partners, including scholars, educators, archives, community organizations, education associations, and school administrators.

9. Oversee public-facing communications, including website content, newsletters, reports, promotional materials, and presentations.

10. Manage and expand the project's social media presence and digital engagement strategy.

50%

Development, Fundraising, and Grant Writing

1. Lead fundraising initiatives to support project activities and long-term growth.

2. Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, philanthropic organizations, foundations, and corporate partners. 

3. Plan and coordinate fundraising events and donor engagement activities. Identify funding opportunities and prepare competitive grant proposals in collaboration with project leadership.

4. Manage grant reporting and donor communications as needed.

40%

Outreach and Communications

1. Facilitate collaboration among project partners and external organizations.

2. Establish and strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to advance project goals

3. Identify opportunities to increase public awareness and visibility of the project's work and impact.

4. Serve as a primary point of contact for external inquiries and public communications.

5. Promote project findings, resources, events, and activities to diverse audiences.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

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 experience / training

Required

And

Master's Degree

in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred

Ability to oversee multiple workstreams of assigned functions/areas with common objectives

Required

Proven success in partnership development, donor cultivation, and relationship management

Required

Demonstrated experience in program leadership, community engagement, communications, fundraising, or nonprofit management

Required

Leadership experience in facilitating meetings and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from community, government, higher education institutions, and other Center staff

Required

Skill providing direction, training, and feedback to supervises and collaborators

Required

Strong interpersonal and public speaking communication skills, both written and spoken in dealing with scholars, students, educators, editors, writers, reviewers and publishing personnel

Required

Strong professional writing skills and excellent organizational skills

Required

Strong knowledge, teaching, and research in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (Advanced degree preferred)

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to organize, synthesize, summarize, compose, and produce regular documentation reports

Required

Proficient in common Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite applications

Required

Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills

Required

Experience with grant writing and securing external funding

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.

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Campbell 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.