Staff Director

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4116

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

4/17/2025 7:00:59 PM

Date Last Edited:

4/17/2025 7:00:56 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Department:

118600 - INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4116

Position Description ID

237584

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398)

Business Title:

Staff Director

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):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40040740

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40727951

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA Center on Parking Policy seeks a dynamic and experienced Staff Director to lead its newly established center. This new translational institution aims to bridge academic research, public policy, and planning practice with a focus on parking reform. The Director will support operations management, and sharing research and policy insights with a wide audience. The position involves translating complex research into accessible, plain-English materials such as policy briefs and research syntheses that are useful for practitioners and policymakers—for example, explaining the costs of minimum parking requirements and analyzing observed impacts after they are repealed. The Director will also lead the development of case studies, especially those profiling cities and states outside of major progressive urban centers, to highlight parking reforms across a range of geographic and political settings.

Another important aspect of the role is help lead the Center's communications efforts. This includes raising the visibility of parking-related research through media outreach, social media engagement, and building a dedicated website. The Director will also facilitate the development of a research agenda that identifies knowledge gaps and sets priorities for future studies. Finally, the position involves designing and organizing short courses aimed at mid-career municipal staff. These courses may be delivered in partnership with professional organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and could offer continuing education credits through platforms like LinkedIn or AICP. In addition to training, the goal is to foster lasting peer networks among municipal staff working on or interested in parking reform.

The UCLA Center on Parking Policy sits at the interface between academic research, policy, and planning practice. The Center serves as an independent source of information and technical assistance on parking policy.

Operations & Budget/Funding

Lead the day-to-day operational functions of the UCLA Center on Parking Policy, ensuring smooth execution of programs.

Develop and implement strategic research plans in alignment with the Center's missions and goals.

Explore models for ongoing funding and develop a long-term funding plan for the Center.

30%

Research Translation, Media Outreach and Communication

Participate in developing plain-English research syntheses, policy briefs, and other translational materials for practitioners and policymakers.

Manage the Center's website and social media presence.

Increase the visibility of parking research through media outreach.

Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and external partners on development of research agenda and help identify key gaps.

Disseminate policy briefs and other products to news media, professional associations, and individual cities and counties.

50%

Curriculum

Participate in developing and organizing short, non-credit courses that target mid-career municipal staff, possibly in partnership with the Institute of Transportation Engineers or through providing a LinkedIn certificate or AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) continuing education credits. Foster ongoing peer-to-peer connections between potential parking reformers.

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

Required

Master's Degree

Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related field

Preferred

5 years

At least 5 years of experience working with or for local and/or state government or advanced degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field.

Preferred

Experience working with parking policy, urban planning, and/or local public administration. 

Required

Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex research into accessible language for professionals, legislators, the media, and the public.

Required

Experience with website management and social media outreach.

Preferred

Experience developing and executing strategic plans that align with long-term institutional goals.

Required

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external peers, managers, and teams.

Required

Experience in grant-funded project management.

Preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.

Required

Strong ability to think creatively and independently on urban planning and parking-related concepts

Preferred

Strong ability in project management.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Public Affairs Building 3320

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

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

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

Communication skills

X

Numerical skills

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.