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**Please note, this is a HYBRID role.**
Position SummaryJoin UCLA as our Director of Global Engagement to collaboratively lead our global alumni engagement efforts in Los Angeles and across the globe. With close to 700,000 Bruins, you will play a pivotal role in deepening connections domestically and internationally as you develop opportunities and reimagine how we support and reunite our powerful community back to UCLA and each other. As a key driver of outreach, you’ll shape and implement strategies that expand alumni connections, develop sustainable engagement models, empower volunteer leaders, and deliver experiences that inspire pride and lifelong connections to UCLA.
Bring your passion for building and strengthening community through the power of storytelling, your strategic mindset, and your expertise for program and volunteer management to a role where you will partner closely with volunteers to build leadership and enhance region-based engagement. As our Director, Global engagement, you will also collaborate with alumni leaders, campus-wide departments and global partners to create meaningful programs, events and initiatives that strengthen the Bruin bond and advance UCLA’s mission. This is a great opportunity to showcase you strong program/project management experiences as you innovate, lead and grow in a supportive environment that values creativity, connection and vision. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.
Be the bridge that connects Bruins around the world – because once a Bruin, always a Bruin! Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA today.
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Qualifications Demonstrated community building or volunteer leadership development experience, including volunteer recruitment, stewardship, training and development. (Required) Experience responding to constituent inquiries and concerns in a customer service-oriented, volunteer-driven environment. (Required) Experience establishing, overseeing and evaluating collaborations and projects, and in developing support among both internal campus constituencies and external partners. (Required) Experience with and understanding of issues involved in a team-oriented environment made up of diverse individuals with a variety of interests, strengths and professional preparation. (Required) Experience using social media platforms with ability and initiative to learn new social media platforms. (Required) Experience working in an educational and/or nonprofit, community focused environment is highly desirable. (Preferred) Strong background in project management, including identifying and setting priorities, performing detailed needs analyses, identifying stakeholders, developing action plans, segmenting projects into their component parts, and managing the process from inception to completion. (Required)Strong interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, volunteers, donors, key university officials and other internal and external constituents. (Required)Superior analytical ability to define problems and meet objectives, identify relevant factors and concerns, formulate logical objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications. (Required)Demonstrated ability to work equally well as a team and independently with strong follow-up and timely decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision, (Required)Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong ability to speak clearly and distinctly, using grammatically correct language to obtain and convey information accurately and precisely. (Required)Proficient in using Microsoft Suite of applications; ability to learn new technologies as needed in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, well organized and focused with a high level of initiative and energy to manage multiple projects simultaneously. (Required)Skill in using judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact; ability to handle confidential matters in a sensitive and discreet manner. (Required)Resourceful with skill in using resources available to gather information needed to complete projects; able to work effectively in a large, complex and dynamic organization. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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