Executive Director, Campus Mobility & Events

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Executive Director, Events & Transportation to shape campus access, mobility, and event experiences. This leadership role oversees a broad portfolio spanning transportation, events, parking, CTO, and campus partnerships, driving service excellence and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate will blend enterprise-scale operations with political acumen, manage a large team, and partner with government agencies, transit partners, and

Qualifications

• Ability to build enduring relationships with faculty, staff, students, officials and public.
• Skilled in negotiating policies and programs with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication for senior management and public audiences.
• Strong written communication for reports, proposals and memos.
• Collaborative work style across multiple constituencies with respect.
• Political acumen to operate in a high-visibility, sensitive setting.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local ordinances affecting operations.
• Experience managing a large, complex org with budgets and planning.
• Understanding of HR in a largely unionized environment.
• Ability to analyze qualitative/quantitative data and inform strategy.
• Familiarity with university policies and inclusive excellence practices.
• Knowledge of sustainable transportation fundamentals.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Political acumen

Policy awareness

Budget & planning

HR & unionized environments

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CA noncommercial license

Job description

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Executive Director, Events & Transportation to shape campus access, mobility, and event experiences. This leadership role oversees a broad portfolio spanning transportation, events, parking, CTO, and campus partnerships, driving service excellence and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate will blend enterprise-scale operations with political acumen, manage a large team, and partner with government agencies, transit partners, and