Policy and Community Impact Director

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4017

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

3/6/2025 11:14:38 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/6/2025 11:14:28 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:

007000 - EDUCATION

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4017

Position Description ID

237202

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 (007399)

Business Title:

Policy and Community Impact Director

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

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:

40936532 

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

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

In collaboration with the faculty, executive director, and research directors at the UCLA Pritzker Center, the Policy and Community Impact Director will lead efforts to create, manage, and implement important government, policy, and community engagement activities. The position will work closely with the executive director and faculty to promote the UCLA Pritzker Center and enhance its policy-related impact across Los Angeles County and California. The Director will create opportunities to share the UCLA Pritzker Center's expertise and integrate the work of external experts, philanthropists, and policy leaders on key topics and issues. Additionally, the Director will augment the UCLA Pritzker Center's current strategic guide to include policy-related efforts and will work to develop opportunities to expand partnerships with philanthropic organizations.

The Director will serve as the lead strategist in developing and implementing innovative initiatives that connect philanthropists, educators, policymakers, and researchers toward the common goal of improving the child welfare system and strengthening children and families. This position will also ensure that the School's research and extensive work in developing innovative practices are actively shared with policy leaders, philanthropists, and relevant community sectors. Furthermore, the Director will oversee all activities related to the UCLA DTLA community effort and will monitor policy developments from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and California Legislature related to child welfare, working closely with UCLA Government Affairs staff.

In addition to policy leadership, the Director will provide financial management support to advance policy and community impact initiatives. This includes analyzing complex budget, funding, and financial data, as well as supporting budget development and administration of funds awarded through policy-related grants. The Director will work in close partnership with the UCLA Pritzker Center Program Coordinator to ensure timely responses to funding inquiries and the effective administration of policy grants. Additionally, the Director will assess short- and long-term resource needs for policy initiatives, recommend reallocations if necessary, and contribute to the development of persuasive proposals to secure additional funding and resources.

The successful candidate should be an energetic and proactive professional with experience in community engagement and policymaking for children and families. The candidate should have a background in community outreach and the ability to collaborate with the Executive Director to develop briefings, plan information sessions, and convene policy leaders, community sectors, and philanthropic organizations. Familiarity with the challenges facing the child welfare system, particularly in advancing racial equity and supporting families of color, is essential. Priority will be given to bilingual (Spanish) applicants with demonstrable ties to the community and Los Angeles, given the UCLA Pritzker Center's frequent engagement with the Spanish-speaking community. Experience in local government, child welfare, and issues across the UCLA Pritzker Center's portfolio is preferred.

The Department of Education at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a steadfast commitment to advancing educational equity and social justice. We are committed to advancing educational research, practice, and policy to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. By preparing future educators, researchers, and leaders and conducting cutting-edge research, we strive to create positive change and address the complex challenges facing education locally, nationally, and globally for the betterment of society.

Program Administration and Project Management

Lead efforts to create, manage, and implement government, policy, and community engagement activities at the UCLA Pritzker Center.

Collaborate with faculty, the executive director, and research directors to promote the Center’s policy-related impact across Los Angeles County and California.

Identify opportunities to share the UCLA Pritzker Center’s expertise with external experts, philanthropists, and policy leaders on key issues. Integrate external stakeholders’ work with the Center’s expertise to address important policy topics related to child welfare.

Expand the UCLA Pritzker Center’s partnerships with philanthropic organizations to further its mission and impact.

Serve as the lead strategist for developing innovative opportunities that link philanthropists, educators, policymakers, and researchers to improve the child welfare system and strengthen families.

Ensure the Center’s research and new practices are shared with policy leaders, philanthropists, and community sectors.

Manage and lead all activities related to the UCLA DTLA community effort. -Develop and implement strategies to enhance community and policy engagement in the Center’s initiatives.

Promote racial equity through all initiatives, with a focus on advancing the well-being of children and families of color.

Maintain responsibility for monitoring the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and California Legislature as related to child welfare.

Work with communications team to develop strategy for sharing policy related work on social media and in special reports.

60%

Policy Analysis

Provide analysis for a broad spectrum of policies and programs as they relate to the UCLA Pritzker Center and the child welfare system, including but not limited to those within Los Angeles County and the California Legislature.

Lead and manage government, policy, and community engagement activities at the UCLA Pritzker Center, promoting its impact across Los Angeles County and California, while expanding partnerships with philanthropic organizations.

Strategize and create innovative opportunities to link philanthropists, policymakers, educators, and researchers, with a focus on improving the child welfare system and strengthening families and ensuring the Center’s research is shared with key stakeholders.

Oversee the UCLA DTLA community effort and monitor the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and California Legislature as related to child welfare, while prioritizing racial equity in all initiatives.

Propose, lead and/or participate in policy, strategy and planning committees and working groups.

Develop and present complex proposals on a broad range of issues to include problem identification, costs, benefits, and options.

Makes high level contacts of a sensitive nature, internally and externally, requiring discretion and diplomacy to negotiate with or persuade legislative officials to adopt the proposed solution or program/process recommendations.

Work with Marketing and Communications team to create briefs for policy makers based on policy analyses.

20%

Financial Management

Support in analyzing complex budget, funding, financial, or academic data, systems and resource projects working directly with internal and external constituents to move the Policy and Community Impact work forward.

Support budget development and administration of funds awarded on policy related grants.

Partner with UCLA Pritzker Center Program Coordinator in a manner timely to addressing funding questions pertaining to policy and community impact grants and the administration of funding for policy efforts.

Determine short and long-range needs of the policy position and appropriately allocate resources for projects within the policy and community impact work. Recommend reallocation of resources, if necessary.

Participate in the development of persuasive proposals to seek more resources for the project, management plans and project budgets to assure timely and cost-effective completion of work.

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 related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Experience in working with public policy leaders to share knowledge and should be able to manage briefings and to organize information sessions for policy leaders and their staff.

Required

Experience working in an inclusive and engaging way with a wide variety of audiences to design and deliver on key community engagement strategies.

Required

Extensive and relevant experience in community engagement with a proven record of accomplishment in marketing, public policy, public affairs, and/or communications.

Required

Experience working as part of a team to co-design, organize, and host activities and events that draw in and involve a range of sector leaders and stakeholders.

Required

Ability to work with staff to create face-to-face, online, and print content to promote the UCLA Pritzker Center.

Required

Facilitate and attend meetings with the Executive Director, faculty, policy leaders, philanthropists, community leaders, and potential collaborators.

Required

Ability to bring in your thoughts and reflections of the work of the School and to connect these to opportunities to grow the work, to build partnerships, and to grow the Program as a national leadership hub focused on bringing together philanthropy, research, and community.

Required

Comfortable working in an open and flexible way and responding positively to the changing priorities of the UCLA Pritzker Center leadership and projects.

Required

Superb communication skills and the ability to speak about our programs and our impact with community leaders.

Required

Demonstrated success in developing external partnerships and collaborations around educational equity initiatives.

Required

Ability to create an annual vision for this work, including strategic planning and project delivery.

Required

Strong skills in networking, developing, and sustaining positive relationships with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds and cultures including educational leaders, non-profits, community leaders, policy leaders, researchers, and philanthropist.

Required

Ability to work as part of a team to engage a broad range of people both internally and externally

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.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

10%

International Travel

20%

Domestic Travel

Bilingual (Spanish)

Preferred

Able to work occasional evening and weekends

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Moore Hall - 457 Portola Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90025

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

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

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

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.