Deputy Director, Labor Center

ADMIN OFCR 3 (007377)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_280

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/30/2024 7:04:10 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/30/2024 7:04:07 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES                    

Department:

210500 - INSTITUTE FOR RES ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_280

Position Description ID

172241

UC Payroll Title:

ADMIN OFCR 3 (007377)

Business Title:

Deputy Director, Labor Center

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:

C: Supervisor - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41077553

Reports to Payroll Title:

Academic Administrator VI

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40051237

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.

7477

Communication Specialist 3

1

7547

Fundraiser 3

1

7397

Project Policy Analyst 2

2

7546

Fundraiser 2 NEX

1

7455

Digital Communications Specialist 3

2

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director is a key leadership role overseeing all programmatic activities of the UCLA Labor Center. This senior position is responsible for strategic program planning, implementation, and administration across the Center's research, education, policy, and community engagement initiatives. The Deputy Director ensures alignment of the Center's work with its mission and strategic goals, and effectively manages program teams, systems, and resources to achieve maximum impact. As a member of the executive team and Labor Center Steering Committee, the Deputy Director works closely with the Director on fundraising, financial management, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.  Plans and supervises all the operational functions of the Labor Center. Participates in the development of strategic plans and revenue objectives set forth by management. Manages all administrative functions, including operations management, process improvement, compliance concerns, and strategic planning and development. Gathers information and generates data on standard performance measures, documents policies, and participates on special project work. Established in 1964, the UCLA Labor Center advances cutting-edge research, education, and service guided by our core values: economic equity, racial and immigrant justice, and worker power and solidarity.

The UCLA Labor Center creates innovative programs that offer a range of educational, research, and public service activities within the university and in the broader community, especially among low-wage and immigrant workers. The Labor Center is a vital resource for research, education, and policy development to help create jobs that are good for workers and their communities, to improve the quality of existing jobs in the low-wage economy, and to strengthen the process of immigrant integration, especially among students and youth.

Program Oversight

1. Oversee program teams including ensuring cross-team program alignment, conducting program needs assessment and coordinating team budgets, staffing, work plans and systems.

2. Lead the Program Committee and set priorities, project criteria and new work areas.

3. Manage approach to center racial and gender equity in our program selection criteria, work, and deliverables.

4. Develop policies and procedures to promote program effectiveness, efficiency, and university compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

5. Develop structures that support staff and students integration into research activities

6. Strategically develop and manage research initiatives that achieve the organization's mission.

30%

Strategic Planning

1. Ensure and monitor the implementation of the Labor Center strategic plan for all program teams to achieve program-wide goals and objectives.

2. Support the development of narrative strategy and programs with all teams including the research, communications, arts and culture and program work planning.

3. Participate in research planning with staff and community partners to ensure strategic alignment.

4. Support supervisors in evaluating program staff annually to meet program success and Labor Center mission.

5. Review staff development plans, identifying training opportunities, and supporting technical assistance activities within and across projects.

6. Lead and participate in Labor Center staff meetings, retreats, strategic planning meetings, steering, advisory, alignment meetings.

25%

Supervision

1. Strategically develop and implement research initiatives that support the achievement of the organization's mission.

2. Lead training and guest lectures on labor issues and research findings and methodology.

3. Support the development of training and learning curricula on labor issues and research methodologies.

4. Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

15%

Strategic Relations and Community Engagement

1. Manage and maintain strong relationships to support program alignment with community organizations, unions and workers, policymakers, local and state agencies, university staff and faculty, and funders.

2. Develop and manage creative university and labor partnerships on workplace issues.

3. Direct the convening of educational conferences, workshops, and leadership development training for university faculty, staff, students, labor leaders, union members, and other workers related to grant portfolio and program work.

4. Speak about labor issues and our research and program with partners, journalists, policymakers and other stakeholders.

15%

Resource Development and Financial Oversight

1. Direct project directors and fund managers to develop budgets, monitor income and expenditures, and oversight to ensure budget spend-down consistent with program goals.

2. Develop collaborative projects with labor and community organizations to secure funding for the Labor Center program work.

3. Support Development Director in Labor Center fundraising, including government and partner contracts, grant-writing and outreach to foundations, and donor development programs and events related to program work.

4. Lead and participate in the development of grant proposals and contracts, including developing program and staffing plans, writing scopes of work, and soliciting required materials from proposed partners.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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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

Master's Degree

In Social Sciences, Public Policy, Labor Studies or related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of labor issues, workplace equity, and factors impacting workers.

Required

Significant experience in areas core to the Labor Center's work such as labor research, training/curriculum development, policy analysis, narrative change and leadership programs.

Required

Proven expertise in managing complex, multi-team program operations and structures, with excellent organizational abilities and technology skills to manage office systems/communications.

Required

Demonstrated ability to build team cohesion, create consensus, and drive strategic alignment.

Required

Leadership skills to effectively introduce new initiatives, secure buy-in, and lead implementation.

Required

Experience developing and overseeing systems/processes to support productive program management (project management tools, communication protocols, etc.).

Required

Expertise in program budgeting, including staff collaboration, budget design, and monitoring.

Required

Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including funders, university partners, employers, labor unions, community groups, policymakers, academics, journalists and the public.

Required

Demonstrated successful track record in resource development, grants management, and fundraising.

Required

Strong independent working skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and make decisions.

Required

Experience working constructively with individuals from various backgrounds in a team environment.

Required

Availability to travel within the state and nationally as required, with flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed to meet operational demands.

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:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

Downtown Labor Center

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.