Academic Program Management Officer

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Academic Program Management Officer III for the RP unit. The role focuses on leading climate-action programs for youth engagement, coordinating with UCLA/CDLS, and building partnerships with funders and community members.

The position requires extensive leadership, storytelling, and strategic planning abilities, with strong collaboration across departments and community groups.

Qualifications

• Non-profit leadership experience in environmental organizations (15+ years).
• Extensive community organizing experience, especially SE Los Angeles (15+ years).
• Experience at UCLA and CDLS; 5+ years preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled storyteller across media formats.
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess organizational strategy.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and mentor student workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate program initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Mentor and supervise student workers and staff.
• Develop partnerships with funders and community members.

Skills

Non-profit leadership

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Organizational strategy

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Youth empowerment

Education

Advanced degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Department Summary

The GIS for Community Health Program is part of SCYC. Empowering Los Angeles' youth to address the climate crisis, the mission of SCYC is to amplify their voices and support their innovative solutions. Through fellowships, podcasting, and community engagement, we cultivate spaces and projects where young leaders drive impactful climate action, fostering a sustainable future for our community. In our vision for Los Angeles, youth stand as the driving force behind climate innovation. We envision a future where their voices resound, their ideas flourish, and their actions shape a sustainable tomorrow, creating a legacy of lasting impact.

Position Summary

Empowering Los Angeles' youth to address the climate crisis, the mission of SCYC is to amplify their voices and support their innovative solutions. Through fellowships, podcasting, and community engagement, we cultivate spaces and projects where young leaders drive impactful climate action, fostering a sustainable future for our community. In our vision for Los Angeles, youth stand as the driving force behind climate innovation. We envision a future where their voices resound, their ideas flourish, and their actions shape a sustainable tomorrow, creating a legacy of lasting impact.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Non-profit leadership experience 15 years experience volunteering, or working in a part-time or full-time capacity with environmental not-for-profit organizations (Required)
• Community organizing experience A minimum of 15 years of engagement in environmental community organizing and advocacy in SE Los Angeles (Required)
• Experience at UCLA with CDLS A minimum of 5 years of experience with UCLA and CDLS. (Preferred)
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)
• Skilled storyteller comfortable working in a variety of media formats. (Required)Understanding of how to develop, implement, and assess organizational strategy (Required)
• Ability to lead diverse teams, provide mentorship, and foster collaborative work environments. (Required)
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and executing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. (Required)
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with funders, community members, and youth. (Required)
• Deep commitment to youth leadership and ability to empower young people in decision-making. (Required)
• Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. (Required)
• Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope. (Required)
• Demonstrated supervisory skill and experience to recruit, select, train, and supervise student workers. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)
• PhD in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Preferred)

Special Conditions for 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.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8 am - 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered

RP-Research and Public Service PR

Complete Position Description

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