Strategic Project Manager, Advancement Initiatives

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Law is seeking a Project Manager, Advancement Initiatives, to drive philanthropy powering world‑class legal scholarship and institutional innovation. You will partner with senior campus leadership to craft executive briefings, guide campaign operations, and translate data into actionable strategy.

This hybrid, high‑visibility role requires an analytical, detail‑oriented professional who can manage complex lifecycles, oversee budgets, and develop donor‑centric programs while building

Qualifications

• Experience in donor engagement and executive support in higher education or related field preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to respond promptly and professionally to inquiries.
• Ability to partner with executive management, volunteers, and faculty at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive philanthropy initiatives and support world-class legal scholarship and institutional innovation.
• Craft executive briefings and guide campaign operations with data-driven strategies.
• Manage high-stakes project lifecycles with budget oversight and donor-centric program design.

Skills

Donor engagement

Project management

Executive communication

Customer service

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCLA Law is seeking a Project Manager, Advancement Initiatives, to drive philanthropy powering world‑class legal scholarship and institutional innovation. You will partner with senior campus leadership to craft executive briefings, guide campaign operations, and translate data into actionable strategy.

This hybrid, high‑visibility role requires an analytical, detail‑oriented professional who can manage complex lifecycles, oversee budgets, and develop donor‑centric programs while building