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University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Asian American Studies Center invites applications for a Managing Director to oversee the Foundations & Futures AAPI Multimedia Textbook project. You will coordinate dissemination, development, communications, outreach, fundraising, donor cultivation, and public engagement to advance the project’s mission.

The role requires leading staff and collaborating with community partners, scholars, and educators, with a focus on building partnerships within

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams with common objectives (Required)
• Proven success in partnership development, donor cultivation, and relationship management (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, community engagement, communications, fundraising, or nonprofit management (Required)
• Leadership experience in facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders from community, government, higher education, and staff (Required)
• Skill providing direction, training, and feedback to supervisees and collaborators (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking communication skills (Required)
• Strong written communication and organizational skills (Required)
• Experience with grant writing and securing external funding (Required)

Responsibilities

• Oversee dissemination, development, communications, outreach, fundraising, donor cultivation, and public engagement for the Foundations & Futures AAPI Multimedia Textbook project.
• Serve as liaison to community organizations, media, philanthropic partners, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Supervise project staff, student employees, and consultants to ensure coordination and achievement of goals and deliverables.

Skills

Partnership development

Donor cultivation

Community engagement

Program leadership

Public speaking

Grant writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Summary

Established in 1969, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC) is a national research center dedicated to advancing historical, transformative and interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges research with community voices. The Institute of American Cultures houses the AASC along with the American Indian Studies Center, Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, and Chicano Studies Research Center. The centers are the only ethnic studies organized research units (ORU) among the 10 University of California campuses. The AASC advances research and the field of ethnic studies through publications, public programs and events, providing funding opportunities, maintaining the largest Asian American Studies library and archives in the U.S., housing 7 Endowed Chaired Professorships, and community partnerships with local, state, and national organizations. The Center has 13 staff and Faculty Advisory Committee made of 55 faculty members across campus.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Co-Directors, the Managing Director position will oversee and guide the development of the Foundations and Futures, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Multimedia Textbook Project. The Managing Director will oversee dissemination, development, communications, outreach, fundraising, donor cultivation, and public engagement efforts to advance the project's mission, visibility, and long-term sustainability. The position serves as the primary liaison to community organizations, media outlets, philanthropic partners, donors, and key stakeholders, with a particular focus on building relationships within AAPI communities and organizations. Managing Director will supervise project staff, student employees, and consultants, ensuring effective coordination of activities and successful achievement of project goals and deliverables. The Foundations & Futures, an AAPI Multimedia Textbook, is a narrative change project that brings together distinguished scholarship, open access technology, and ethnic studies pedagogy to deepen public knowledge about who we are, strengthen students' historical empathy and bring AAPI stories into every classroom. It is a free AAPI resource geared toward students and instructors in 9th-14th grade classrooms..

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

• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams of assigned functions/areas with common objectives (Required)


• Proven success in partnership development, donor cultivation, and relationship management (Required)


• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, community engagement, communications, fundraising, or nonprofit management (Required)


• Leadership experience in facilitating meetings and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders from community, government, higher education institutions, and other Center staff (Required)


• Skill providing direction, training, and feedback to supervises and collaborators (Required)


• Strong interpersonal and public speaking communication skills, both written and spoken in dealing with scholars, students, educators, editors, writers, reviewers and publishing personnel (Required)


• Strong professional writing skills and excellent organizational skills (Required)


• Strong knowledge, teaching, and research in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (Advanced degree preferred) (Preferred)


• Demonstrated ability to organize, synthesize, summarize, compose, and produce regular documentation reports (Required)


• Proficient in common Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite applications (Required)


• Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills (Required)


• Experience with grant writing and securing external funding (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) And


• Master's Degree 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.


• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed (Required)

Schedule

Hours to be determined with supervisor; required 3 days in the office

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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