Research and Policy Project Analyst

About the role

At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning, and policymaking, UCLA Luskin identifies and develops emerging areas of research and teaching, cultivating leaders and change agents who advance solutions to society’s most pressing problems. The Million Dollar Hoods project is housed in both the Luskin School of Public Affairs and the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA was established as an Organized Research Unit (ORU), with the mission to develop and strengthen African American Studies at UCLA. The Center supports research that (1) expands the knowledge of the history, lifestyles, and sociocultural systems of people of African descent and (2) investigates problems that have bearing on the psychological, social, and economic well-being of persons of African descent. Research sponsored and conducted by the Bunche Center is multidisciplinary in scope and spans the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and several professional schools.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinates and manages research and policy initiatives for Million Dollar Hoods under the general supervision of the Faculty Director.
• Develops and monitors project plans, timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinates internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to research and policy analysis.
• Identifies and resolves project-related issues.
• Prepares project reports and summaries.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for assigned initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, community partners, researchers, and other stakeholders to advance project objectives.
• Manages the various initiatives of Million Dollar Hoods, including coordinating meetings between stakeholders, setting and facilitating agendas and discussions, setting timelines, and monitoring progress by team members on various tasks.
• Learns the past and present activities as well as the future direction of the respective initiatives and is able to publicly speak on behalf of the projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Interpersonal skills to develop cordial and cooperative working relationships with University administrators and staff. (Required)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with faculty, university administrators, staff, students, and off-campus professionals. (Required)
• Knowledge of the Million Dollar Hoods, Luskin School of Public Affairs & Bunche Center’s goals and objectives. (Preferred)
• Writing skills to present ideas in a logical and concise manner. (Required)
• Ability to think clearly and logically with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. (Required)
• Oral communications skills to serve as a liaison to convey a variety of information concisely and accurately. (Required)
• Skills to interact in a competent manner with colleagues, community members, and outside organization officials and staff from diverse social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, and other software programs. (Required)
• Experience with campaign-driven community organizing. (Required)
• A working knowledge of LA County government structure and the history of movements in Black LA communities. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow tasks through to completion. (Required)
• Skill in defining problems and proposing solutions. (Required)
• Demonstrated project management skills, including developing project plans, establishing timelines and deliverables, coordinating multiple stakeholders, monitoring progress, identifying risks or barriers, and resolving project-related issues. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs, policies, or projects and develop sound conclusions and recommendations. (Required)
• Education: Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred); Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.