Job Description

Department Summary


CDLS creates opportunities for people to gain education and experience that empower them to become the leaders we need now and in the future, and to address problems in communities.

Position Summary

CDLS is hiring a specialist in grant development, education, and outreach with extensive experience in inclusive excellence programming, disaster resilience, community partnerships, tribal partnerships, and working with students, in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. The Grant and Program Specialist will use their expertise in practices, policies, and procedures to prepare proposals, support partnerships, and implement initiatives, including programming and student and community engagement. The candidate will support programming for the center and partners, while also leading proposal writing and collaborating on related grant proposal development and implementation. They will demonstrate strong judgment in facilitation, community engagement, tribal partnerships, writing to deadlines, editing, and strategic development. The role includes working closely with faculty, staff, students, and community partners, in response to the recent fires and changing CDLS strategy and directions. The ideal candidate will have writing experience in green STEM, and partnership and trust-building with different groups, including tribal organizations and community-based organizations. They will also have experience with time tracking and project management.

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

• 5+ years Proven experience in inclusive excellence and community-engaged programming, specifically within STEM or Earth System Science (Required)

• 5+ years Experience with program implementation and project management (Required)

• 5+ years Experience with grant proposal writing and fundraising andreporting. (Required)

• 5+ years Leadership experience in community engagement, particularly with low-resource and rural and tribal communities. (Required)

• 5+ years Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, students, and external partners, and to respond to changing priorities and short rapid response deadlines (Required)

• Inclusive Excellence Expertise: Extensive experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs, specifically within STEM, Earth, and Environmental Sciences. (Required)

• Grant and Proposal Writing: Proficiency in writing grant proposals and fundraising and reporting in relevant areas. (Required)

• Stakeholder Coordination and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal departments, faculty, external partners, and stakeholders to coordinate initiatives and programming. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree In a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

• Master's Degree In a related field 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.

• E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

Schedule


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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