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University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

PLI Director, Principal Leadership Institute Program

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


PLI Director, Principal Leadership Institute Program

Position title:

Director, Principal Leadership Institute ProgramSalary range:

See Table 34: (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t34.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for the annual salary for this position is $127,815 - $179,465.Open date:

November 4, 2024Next review date:

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position descriptionCenter X in UCLA's School of Education & Information Studies seeks applications for a Director of its Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) Program. PLI is designed to attract outstanding diverse educators who have recognized potential and who have administrative interests to serve in the most marginalized communities. This rigorous 14-month program grants a Master's degree as well as a California Tier 1 Administrative Credential. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the administration, design, and teaching of the program.PLI is part of Center X in the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS), established in 1994 with a vision to dramatically change schooling for the underserved students of Los Angeles. It provides a unique setting where researchers and practitioners collaborate to design and conduct programs that prepare and support K-12 teachers and administrators in urban schools.Summary of PositionThe program requires a collaborative, passionate, and innovative director that brings a record of successful school leadership and action reflecting the principles of anti-racism and theories of progressive and innovative learning and leading. A successful candidate is someone who thinks creatively about the preparation of school leaders, embodies the theory that knowledge is co-constructed, and builds community as well as fosters cross-organizational collaboration.Core ResponsibilitiesAdministrationPrepare equity-minded, and racially and socially just action-oriented leaders for the field.Manage the administration of the PLI program, including but not limited to, recruitment, faculty hiring and evaluation, fiscal management, course alignment, and administrative Tier II program.Define strategic goals for the program, including but not limited to, curriculum development, recruitment, admissions, and scholarships of students, faculty/instructor recruitment, and special events for students, alumni, and the community at large.Supervise the accreditation process, including developing and submitting all materials, and ensuring the program meets the accrediting recommendations.Manage internal systems and processes to effectively support the program.Work collaboratively with the PLI faculty leadership and Center X leadership to deepen programmatic offerings and strengthen the program.Adhere and oversee the implementation of program-level and state assessments.Comply in accordance with the MA degree guidelines of the university.Ensure program alignment and compliance with state credential requirements.Remove barriers to the recruitment and retention of students belonging to historically and structurally marginalized groups.Articulate PLI's vision and mission for the preparation of innovative racial and social justice leaders.Qualifications:As a normal requirement, the appointee should have the terminal or top degree in the appointee's field e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity.A minimum of five years of experience as an educator (PK-12), higher education/student affairs administrator, and/or school leader.Preferred Qualifications:Experience as a school administrator in an urban setting.Knowledge of current educational theories and research related to school leadership, school reform, and urban communities.Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.Strong training, facilitation, and presentation skills for audiences of varying sizes and composition.Application Requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionReference check authorization release formStatement of Research (Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements:

3-5 letters of reference required.Apply link:

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09922Help contact:

duong@gseis.ucla.eduJob location:

Los Angeles, CA

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