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Special Instructions for Applicants

This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the UCLA Application. Please have ALL FILES ready when applying.

The position's continued funding is contingent upon the incumbent's ability to secure external revenues through grant proposals, fundraising efforts, donor cultivation, and other revenue-generating activities.

Position is hybrid and requires 3 days in the office.

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, & Professional 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 of 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)

Complete Position Description

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