Department SummaryThe UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation informs solutions to environmental challenges to improve lives. Our mission is to equitably solve environmental challenges through actionable research with communities and policymakers. We often focus on California, one of the world's largest economies, to support a model of environmental leadership that is relevant globally. Our approach is collaborative. We unite scholars across a wide array of disciplines and engage with hundreds of civic partners who inform and use our research. The Luskin Center for Innovation has influenced dozens of public policies and investments for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Position SummaryThe California Transformative Climate Communities Program (TCC) is an innovative, comprehensive, and equitable experiment in community-scale climate action. The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation (LCI) created a plan to track TCC process and outcomes and is now documenting groundbreaking progress in six communities. The Project Director will oversee this work in six communities. The Project Director will also strategize and fundraise to direct TCC cross-site analysis and other synthesis research to inform equitable and effective climate investments.
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QualificationsDemonstrated organizational skills and experience in project management and tracking. (Required)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with clients, university leadership, and supervisees. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff in a way that supports their productivity and advances their own professional development goals. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects, meet deadline requirements in the face of frequent interruptions, and adaptively adjust priorities as situations evolve. (Required)
Strong knowledge in environmental planning and policy. (Required)
Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and research grant proposal writing. (Required)
Excellent writing and oral communication skills to prepare and present materials ranging from technical research reports to marketing materials that are analytical, grammatically correct, clear, and concise. (Required)
Expert knowledge of Excel, Access and other databases or analytical software needed to conduct appropriate research. (Required)
Demonstrated skill in use of GIS research software, such as ArcGIS and Stata. (Preferred)
Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills and tools (such as Excel and Stata), especially applied to economics, environment and financial impacts. (Required)
Strong knowledge in evaluation principles, methods, and their application. (Required)
Familiarity with UCLA departments, policies, procedures and academic mission, preferred. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentAge Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
Schedule8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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