ADMIN OFCR 3
- The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
- Remote
- 14 days ago
Job Description
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Please combine and upload cover letter and resume.
Department Summary: The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge is an interdisciplinary university-wide initiative aimed at applying UCLA research, expertise and education to help transform Los Angeles into the world’s most sustainable megacity by 2050 — making it the most livable, equitable, resilient, clean and healthy megacity, and an example for the world. More than 250 UCLA faculty, researchers and scholars are committed to tackling climate change and making the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge vision a reality. These luminaries are part of an interconnected network of the world’s top experts in sustainability.The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge team supports these UCLA experts and advances the vision of a sustainable Los Angeles by: Catalyzing interdisciplinary teams and funding for research and educational programs that advance Los Angeles County and City sustainability goals. Connecting UCLA’s faculty, students and staff to each other and to external partners who want our help to make it happen. Creating the next generation of sustainability leaders and problem-solvers. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Faculty Director, working in close collaboration with the Director of Research Development, the Program and Operations Manager (POM) will ensure successful implementation and operation of all activities, including programs, events, conferences, workshops and office operations for Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLAGC). A successful POM works with a high degree of autonomy to serve as the primary operational contact for SLAGC activities demonstrating conscientiousness, resourcefulness, consideration of stakeholder needs, seasoned judgment, and integrity in all aspects of work. The POM must possess enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset in advancing work across a wide-ranging, dynamic, and complex scope. *Please combine and upload cover letter and resume.
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: - A personal and professional understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to interact diplomatically and sensitively in these working relationships in various social, cultural and educational backgrounds. (Preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective, and cooperative working relationships with faculty, students, staff and the public (including vendors, sponsors, donors, etc. as well as general public and non-academic partners) (Required)
- Ability to identify staffing needs, then recruit, hire, supervise, counsel, motivate, and progressively discipline employees effectively on a variety of levels and to create an atmosphere that fosters collaborative cooperation among team members. (Preferred)
- Excellent strategic planning, leadership, organizational and visionary skills to administratively manage academic initiatives; adept at analyzing situations, identify patterns and relationships across organizational boundaries to formulate creative, logical and objective conclusions and solutions. (Required)
- Ability to analyze, assess knowledge, skills and characteristics of departmental personnel so as to adjust work assignments and delegate work tasks to achieve high organizational productivity with low friction to attain programmatic goals and objectives. (Required)
- Ability to take direction and work independently to establish priorities and manage time and workload effectively to complete assignments and accomplish departmental objectives in a timely manner amid conflicting demands, multiple deadlines, competing requirements, and changing priorities. (Required)
- Demonstrated skill in financial planning, budget management, analysis and reporting of financial operating data to determine costs, control operations, cost effectiveness and budget maintenance; able to also apply these skills to event planning and on-site event management and problem solving. (Required)
- Skill and flexibility to perform a variety of miscellaneous projects that involve problem solving and troubleshooting as needed for non-standard, urgent, or unexpected circumstances. (Required)
- Working knowledge of university financial and personnel systems, practices and policies, and a commitment to stay current as they change, in the areas of a) academic, staff, and apprentice personnel; b) student affairs; c) budget and accounting; d) contract and grant administration; e) purchasing and equipment management. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated understanding of the organizational and operating structure of the University, and ability to quickly recognize the culture and priorities different departments. (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree Degree from accredited university. (Required)
- The equivalent of three to five years of operations, administrative, and financial management, preferably in an academic or comparable environment. (Required)
- Awareness of and strong commitment to climate change and sustainability issues. (Preferred)
- 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.