General Information
| Job Description | ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 | Working Title | AAPI Data Managing Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004330 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Center for Social Innovation - D02053 | Department Head | Anil Deolalikar |
| Supervisor | Subramanian Ramakrishnan | Effective Date | 03/04/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Administers all finance, human resources and facilities and other operational activities for small to mid-sized academic or research program. Administers major program components, and some or all of the program's operational requirements. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator or more senior Academic Program Officer to establish center agenda, funding, objectives. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Data project at the University of California, Riverside seeks a Managing Director who works in close coordination with the co-directors, senior researchers, staff of AAPI Data, as well as partners that include community organizations, research centers, government agencies, private philanthropy, and news organizations. The Managing Director is responsible for coordinating operations, designing and implementing strategic plans that include fundraising, budgeting, and personnel allocation, and supervising the work of staff engaged in a variety of projects and initiatives. The Managing Director is expected to have excellent communication skills, including drafting reports, grant proposals, and press releases. The Managing Director is also expected to demonstrate excellent project management skills, possess a track record of overseeing multiple streams of work, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines are required. This is a two-year position, with renewal based on performance and the availability of additional funding. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Terminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.). | Preferred |
| Master's degree or other terminal degree, or significant program administration experience, in public policy, the social sciences, or related fields. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 years as a researcher or program manager in a related field and a demonstrated record of working with non-academic partners. | Preferred |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Administers a small to mid-sized program with primary responsibility for administrative and programmatic activities.
|
25 |
Works with program leadership to identify and pursue funding opportunities and revenue streams.
|
25 |
| Produce drafts and copyedit written reports, grant proposals, blog posts, and press releases. | 20 |
Assesses program's effectiveness, and recommends changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.
|
15 |
| Participates in the program budgeting and accounting processes to support financial infrastructure of program. | 10 |
Serves on committees representing the program, participating in short term and long term planning.
|
5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. | Required |
| Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. | Required |
| Solid fundraising experience. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. | Required |
| Strong oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. | Required |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
| Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses. | Required |
| Ability to multi-task with demanding time frames. | Required |
| Academic background and experience in selected area of research. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
|
|
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Hybrid |
Other Requirements
Items Used
|
Physical Requirements
|
Mental Requirements
|
Environmental Requirements
|
Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |