Project and Policy Analyst 3

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_2953

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

1/21/2025 8:17:57 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/21/2025 8:17:54 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES

Department:

087500 - PSYCHOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_2953

Position Description ID

234180

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

Business Title:

Project and Policy Analyst 3

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

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):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41078106

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40041384

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

GENERAL DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing the methods to attain them. Generally the incumbent is in charge of an area of work, and typically formulates policy for this area but does not necessarily have final authority for approving policy.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of a dynamic, transdisciplinary UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent (CDA), the State-Level Policy and Practice Associate will implement and oversee a comprehensive, strategic, and transdisciplinary policy network of key stakeholders and collaborators with an investment in adolescent development at the state level with a particular focus in California, Pennsylvania, and other key states as requested by funding agencies. This will include developing strategies to disseminate key components to a wide range of scientific programs for youth-focused researchers, policymakers, practitioners, advocates for youth, and associated programs. In conjunction with CDA's Policy and Practice team, the Associate will assemble and guide the inaugural convening of the Advisory Board on Policy & Practice to advise UCLA CDA on their efforts to improve adolescent health, education, and well-being through developmental science. The position is located in Los Angeles, CA, and could be considered for a hybrid schedule.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with more than 4,700 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Strategic Partnership Management

 • Develop and guide strategy for disseminating UCLA CDA’s message and materials into the hands of relevant state-level policy makers, practitioners, and associated organizations, in order to advance CDA’s mission.

 • Develop a strategy to build and maintain relationships with a focus on state policy influencers such as advocacy organizations, professional associations, and technical assistance providers that support youth-oriented service providers, in order to advance CDA’s mission.

 • Assemble and guide CDA’s inaugural Advisory Board on Policy & Practice, consisting of influential members from the public and nonprofit sectors, to advise on the Center’s strategic direction.

 • Develop policy evaluation metrics and benchmarks with respect to state partners and key stakeholders and generate tools for measuring state policy progress for the Center, consistent with best practices in the field.

40%

Policy Research Analysis

 • Amplify research of local and state-level policy landscape relevant for adolescents and youth, and identify individuals and organizations who could use developmental science principles to drive new policy and practice agendas.

 • Research, analyze, and recommend to Policy & Practice Director all fellowship and continuing education programs and opportunities to engage current students or early career policy scholars in the Center’s mission and research synthesis activities.

 • Serve as the lead for state focused policy briefs and related materials relevant to issues impacting adolescents.

 • Design strategies for prioritizing research requests submitted by funders, with a particular focus in CA and PA legislative and administrative priorities, and create engagement plans for policy outreach.

25%

Policy and Practice Engagement

 • Represent the Center as a policy expert in highly visible forums such as briefings, conferences, symposia, policy convenings, and media engagements.

 • Counsel the Center’s staff and affiliates, including internal and external researchers, students, fellows, and faculty, on how to engage effectively with policy audiences, with a particular focus on state government offices and policy advocacy organizations.

15%

Project and Event Management

 • Organize, plan, and run events with UCLA CDA and Advisory Council on Policy & Practice.

 • Update CDA’s online policy resources, STEPS for Youth.

 • Design a biannual policy-relevant podcast series that investigates the intersection of developmental science and state-level policy.

 • Explore and partake in the California Statewide Summit on Adolescence.

 • Develop and guide the execution of the Center’s state-level learning communities geared toward policymakers or youth-serving professionals with key stakeholders.

 • Plan special events, such as webinars, workshops, panels, and other public-facing events to amplify CDA’s role as a trusted source of developmental science and respected convener on issues related to adolescence as a developmental period.

20%

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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

in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Required

Master's Degree

in Public Policy or PhD in related developmental-science field.

Preferred

Minimum of 5 years

Experience and extensive knowledge of processes and procedures for influencing policy and practice related to youth. Proven experience influencing policy and practice related to issues of diversity and equity for children and youth and/or child and adolescent development.

Required

Ability to work well in a collaborative team and will collaborate and coordinate efforts with the Communications Team.

Required

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening skills and political acumen to connect and create partnerships from diverse sectors for UCLA CDA's mission and goal.

Required

Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Required

Excellent analytical and critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, and resolution skills.

Required

Experience collaborators, consultants, and contractors.

Required

Experience developing communication plans for academic and scientific partners.

Required

Applied understanding of science-based communication, translation, and initiatives in the policy or practice of child or adolescent development.

Required

Working knowledge of and demonstrated skill in all phases of metrics evaluation and assessment for CDA's policy related projects.

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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

3291 Psychology Building

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.