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The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

Deputy Director

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Department Summary

The California Center for Population Research (CCPR) is housed in the Social Sciences Division with a large contingent of active participants from other units and satellite universities and research centers. The budget for CCPR comes from contracts and grants (current portfolio over $22 million) which must be sought out or renewed on a continual basis. As a leading NIH supported population research Center, CCPR is both a cooperative of UCLA faculty and graduate students who carry out basic and applied research and training in demography, as well as a training center hosting research scholars, postdoctoral scholars and graduate student researchers. CCPR provides research and training for well over 200 faculty, graduate students and researchers at any given time, and administers three separate interdisciplinary training programs with reporting requirements to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as UCLA. CCPR also supports the California Census Research Data Center (CCRDC), which is a facility for research analysis of confidential census data. It operates under contract with the U.S. Census Bureau. There are two satellite census research data centers at USC and UCI but managed by CCRDC.Position Summary

The Deputy Director provides leadership in the planning and execution of all CCPR training programs, seminars, workshops, and meetings. Also, it ensures the Faculty Directors have adequate executive assistance and support, and manages space and resources for the Center.

Salary & Compensation

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5 years Minimum of five years of work experience in program management (Required)

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals at various levels of the organization to create a harmonious and productive work environment. (Required)

Skill in writing concise, logical, analytical, and grammatically correct communications to convey information to management and internal and external parties. (Required)

Problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze information, situations, policies, and procedures to evaluate and address challenging issues, and proactively research appropriate channels for solutions. (Required)

Interpersonal skills, often requiring tact and diplomacy, to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, UCLA faculty, and external stakeholders. (Required)

Spoken communication skills required to interact clearly, distinctly and with appropriate cultural sensitivity with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds, and to provide program information to individuals and the press. (Required)

Ability to work independently, set priorities, perform a variety of duties and multitask in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Ability to create, monitor, and effectively modify internal office standard operating procedures and functions. (Required)

Experience and skill with various computer software and hardware including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe. (Required)

Working knowledge of University policies and procedures that affect the Center and departmental administration. Knowledge of financial management principles. (Preferred)

Knowledge of UCLA platforms, such as JDXpert, iCIMS, UC Financial Services, BruinBuy Plus, Concur, etc. (Preferred)

Skill in interpreting and comprehending new regulations enacted by the University System-wide Administration. Knowledge of financial management principles. Knowledge of financial management principles. (Preferred)

Skill and sensitivity in HR management and interpersonal relations including handling of sensitive situations. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree In related area or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education. (Required)

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.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Union/Policy Covered

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