Managing Director, AAPI Multimedia Textbook Project

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA invites applications for a Managing Director to oversee the Foundations & Futures, AAPI Multimedia Textbook project. This role leads dissemination, communications, fundraising, and community engagement to advance the project’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The position focuses on building relationships within AAPI communities, supervising staff and consultants, and coordinating activities to deliver project goals and open-access resources for middle and high school classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple workstreams and manage complex partnerships.
• Strong grant writing and fundraising experience with external funding success.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dissemination, development, communications, outreach, and fundraising for the Foundations & Futures project.
• Cultivate donor relationships and engage philanthropic partners and community organizations.
• Provide leadership to staff, students, and consultants to deliver project goals.
• Serve as liaison to stakeholders including media partners and higher-ed partners, ensuring broad visibility and impact.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Partnership development

Public speaking

Grant writing

Project management

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Writing & reporting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCLA invites applications for a Managing Director to oversee the Foundations & Futures, AAPI Multimedia Textbook project. This role leads dissemination, communications, fundraising, and community engagement to advance the project’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The position focuses on building relationships within AAPI communities, supervising staff and consultants, and coordinating activities to deliver project goals and open-access resources for middle and high school classrooms.