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SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION/UNIT

Located in the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, Center X is a community of educators working to transform public schooling to create a more just, equitable, and humane society.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of the Design-Based Learning Project (DBL) in Center X oversees all operations of the project. The overarching duties of the Director of Design-based Learning Programs are predominately administrative in nature, although the administration may include participation in, as well as, the overseeing of programs involving teaching, research, and/or academically based public service. The Director of DBL Programs designs, administers and evaluates long and short-term professional development programs that align with the goals and vision of Center X.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Major domains of responsibility include: fund development via contracts (sales & service) and grant writing; administering and designing programs that meet teacher, school district, and university needs, and align to state and national standards; and providing direct supervision of the DBL team; and actively participating in the UCLA Teacher Education Program.

Major responsibilities associated with project contracts & grants include grant project management, developing scopes of work into hierarchies of sub-projects, establishing timelines, milestones, and project logic models, analyzing dependencies and critical path, securing and allocating essential human resources, monitoring and reporting on deliverables, identifying and adapting to unanticipated issues, ensure effective intra-project communication to partners, and establish an organizational structure with clear reporting lines. Under the general direction of the Center X Executive Director, the Director of Design-Based Learning Programs is responsible for high level leadership and day-to-day project oversight to ensure all DBL Programs contract, grant, and projects are aligned with the mission, guiding principles, and goals of Center X and its and funding agencies; and that objectives are met on time and on budget. Incumbent serves as a critical thought partner and instructor for the UCLA Teacher Education Program, specifically in regards to curriculum, pedagogy, and innovations in elementary and secondary project-based education. Design, plan, and implement programs for novice and experienced K-12 teachers when needed. Establish and maintain a liaison with local, county, and state departments of educations.

Assignments are carried out under the broad organizational goals and objectives of Center X. Guidance is offered by the Executive Director and colleagues as required. Campus guidelines relating to budgetary control and grant administration are followed. Progress and performance are under annual review by the Executive Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• California multiple subject teaching credential
• 3-years or more of experience as a teacher in a public elementary school in an urban community
• 5 years or more of experience as an administrator in public elementary schools
• A master’s degree in education or related content area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in educational leadership and program implementation and management
• Experience mentoring pre-service and inservice teachers
• Experience in mentoring principals and leaders
• Experience navigating online platforms and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual Spanish and/or holder of a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish desirable

SALARY

See Table 36 (Academic Coordinator) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t36-ii.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,3452 – $85,860.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Self-Statement/Cover Letter
• EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Statement - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (https://equity.ucla.edu/programs-resources/faculty-search-process/faculty-search-committee-resources/sample-guidance/)
• List of partnerships/collaborations (including grants and other interagency partnerships)
• 3 letters of reference

As 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.