Davita Inc.
Policy and Legal Research Project Director
Davita Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Policy and Legal Research Project Director
Position title:
Policy and Legal Research Project Director (Academic Administrator V)Salary range:
See Table 34 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $103,422 - $130,951.Application WindowOpen date:
September 5, 2024Next review date:
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.Position description:
The Policy and Legal Research Project Director will oversee and coordinate the UCLA Labor Center's policy and legal research projects. This project director will conduct timely, significant research, policy analysis and legal analysis on labor and workplace issues with a focus on workers in low-wage industries, develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the field of labor studies at UCLA, and develop and conduct educational programs with university faculty, staff, and students, in partnership with labor leaders, worker centers, union members, and workers.This position will be responsible for four broad areas: research, academic program development, labor education, grant writing, and supervision.Researcha. Conduct research and publish on significant and timely labor, workplace, low-wage work industries, and labor policy issuesb. Present research at academic conferences and before labor and community constituentsc. Organize educational events with scholars, students, labor and community groups, and policymakersd. Promote labor, employment, and low-wage industry research within the university
Academic Program Developmenta. Develop and expand the UCLA Labor Studies programb. Develop, plan, and teach courses for the UCLA Labor Studies programc. Supervise Graduate Student Researchers and their research projectsd. Administer student internships and service-learning programse. Develop creative university and labor partnerships on workplace issues with a focus on low-wage industries
Labor Educationa. Develop partnerships between university, labor, worker centers and community groups to address timely issues impacting labor, workplace, and workers in low-wage industriesb. Develop labor education and policy/legal analysis initiatives in the state of Californiac. Launch innovative educational programs for unions and workers throughout the stated. Convene educational conferences, workshops, and leadership development trainings for university faculty, staff, and students, labor leaders, worker centers, union members, and other workerse. Provide strategic planning support, policy analysis, and technical assistance for policy makers, government officials, unions, worker centers, community groups and other key stakeholders
Grant Writinga. Research and apply for contracts and grants to support the center's research, teaching, and community service activities, with a focus on labor, worker centers and workers in low-wage industriesb. Write grant proposals and reportsc. Develop collaborative projects with labor, worker centers and community organizations to secure funding for the Center
Supervisiona. Serve on the steering committee of the UCLA Labor Centerb. Supervise a full-time employeec. This responsibility includes working with supervisee in developing and implementing work plans, overseeing work assignments, and conducting performance evaluationsd. This responsibility also includes making recommendations with regard to hiring, merit increases and promotions, and disciplinary actions including discharge.
Department:
UCLA Labor CenterQualificationsBasic qualificationsTop degree in a discipline relevant to labor studies, labor education, or labor relationsExperience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levelsExperience organizing public programsPreferred qualificationsAt least five years of experience in worker education, labor research, and/or union administration; and excellent research and writing skills.Bilingual abilities, knowledge of the California workforce, and knowledge of labor unions, worker centers and organizations are also assets.Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research (Optional)Statement of Teaching (Optional)Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release formMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Applicants will enter the names and contact information of their references. The search committee will contact the finalist's referees.Apply link:
Application LinkHelp contact:
lilyhernandez@irle.ucla.eduAbout UCLAAs a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit
Affirmative Action Policy .For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit
Anti-Discrimination Policy .Job location:
Los Angeles
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Position title:
Policy and Legal Research Project Director (Academic Administrator V)Salary range:
See Table 34 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $103,422 - $130,951.Application WindowOpen date:
September 5, 2024Next review date:
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.Position description:
The Policy and Legal Research Project Director will oversee and coordinate the UCLA Labor Center's policy and legal research projects. This project director will conduct timely, significant research, policy analysis and legal analysis on labor and workplace issues with a focus on workers in low-wage industries, develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the field of labor studies at UCLA, and develop and conduct educational programs with university faculty, staff, and students, in partnership with labor leaders, worker centers, union members, and workers.This position will be responsible for four broad areas: research, academic program development, labor education, grant writing, and supervision.Researcha. Conduct research and publish on significant and timely labor, workplace, low-wage work industries, and labor policy issuesb. Present research at academic conferences and before labor and community constituentsc. Organize educational events with scholars, students, labor and community groups, and policymakersd. Promote labor, employment, and low-wage industry research within the university
Academic Program Developmenta. Develop and expand the UCLA Labor Studies programb. Develop, plan, and teach courses for the UCLA Labor Studies programc. Supervise Graduate Student Researchers and their research projectsd. Administer student internships and service-learning programse. Develop creative university and labor partnerships on workplace issues with a focus on low-wage industries
Labor Educationa. Develop partnerships between university, labor, worker centers and community groups to address timely issues impacting labor, workplace, and workers in low-wage industriesb. Develop labor education and policy/legal analysis initiatives in the state of Californiac. Launch innovative educational programs for unions and workers throughout the stated. Convene educational conferences, workshops, and leadership development trainings for university faculty, staff, and students, labor leaders, worker centers, union members, and other workerse. Provide strategic planning support, policy analysis, and technical assistance for policy makers, government officials, unions, worker centers, community groups and other key stakeholders
Grant Writinga. Research and apply for contracts and grants to support the center's research, teaching, and community service activities, with a focus on labor, worker centers and workers in low-wage industriesb. Write grant proposals and reportsc. Develop collaborative projects with labor, worker centers and community organizations to secure funding for the Center
Supervisiona. Serve on the steering committee of the UCLA Labor Centerb. Supervise a full-time employeec. This responsibility includes working with supervisee in developing and implementing work plans, overseeing work assignments, and conducting performance evaluationsd. This responsibility also includes making recommendations with regard to hiring, merit increases and promotions, and disciplinary actions including discharge.
Department:
UCLA Labor CenterQualificationsBasic qualificationsTop degree in a discipline relevant to labor studies, labor education, or labor relationsExperience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levelsExperience organizing public programsPreferred qualificationsAt least five years of experience in worker education, labor research, and/or union administration; and excellent research and writing skills.Bilingual abilities, knowledge of the California workforce, and knowledge of labor unions, worker centers and organizations are also assets.Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research (Optional)Statement of Teaching (Optional)Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release formMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Applicants will enter the names and contact information of their references. The search committee will contact the finalist's referees.Apply link:
Application LinkHelp contact:
lilyhernandez@irle.ucla.eduAbout UCLAAs a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit
Affirmative Action Policy .For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit
Anti-Discrimination Policy .Job location:
Los Angeles
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