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Posted: 21-Sep-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Internal Number: 149114500
The Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities understands what it takes for children to thrive and finds new, more innovative and effective ways to make that possible. Working across multiple disciplines to recognize what works best, we never forget that behind every data point, there’s a child. For over 25 years, we’ve come to better comprehend systemic issues, re-imagining what’s possible, and developing groundbreaking approaches that reduce disparities and empower community leaders and partners to bring about lasting, positive change for children and families. For more information please visit: https://healthychild.ucla.edu/
The Community Ecosystems Transformation Director is a technical leader with deep expertise in the field and recognized knowledge in specific areas. This role requires independent problem-solving, often addressing complex and unprecedented challenges. The Director manages a moderately sized academic or research program, overseeing operations including administration, finance, human resources, and facilities. They design and implement major program components, support strategic planning with faculty, and organize conferences and public forums. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Director helps shape the center’s agenda, goals, and funding strategy.
The position includes supervising professional and technical staff, advising leadership, and interpreting policies related to fiscal management, contracts and grants, and resource planning. The Director ensures accountability and efficient use of resources, aligning day-to-day operations with departmental goals. They lead or contribute to complex projects, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide direction within established policies and organizational guidance.
This is a 12-month contract position that may be converted to career.
Salary Range: $105,700.00 - $234,500.00 Annually
Required:
- Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, MD, etc.) and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Academic background and experience in selected area of research.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
- Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
- Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
- Highly skilled fundraising experience including extramural grants.
- Solid knowledge of common organizational or research-specific computer application programs.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Advanced project management skills.
- Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
Preferred:
- Experience in an academic environment at an institution of higher learning
