General Information
| Job Description | GOVERNMENT REL SPEC 4 | Working Title | AAPI Data Director of Policy |
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| Job Code | 000223 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Center for Social Innovation Dept - D02053 | Department Head | Karthick Ramakrishnan |
| Supervisor | Fontane Lo | Effective Date | 01/22/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Uses advanced concepts and campus and/or medical center objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Plans, develops and implements strategies for government outreach, to include specifically developing and advancing policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff. Assignments are typically complex or large and include controversial and/or politically sensitive issues or content. |
Department Custom Scope
| The AAPI Data project at the University of California, Riverside seeks a Director of Policy to join their team. The Director of Policy works to advance data equity -- that institutions and organizations commit the resources and commitments necessary to ensure equity in how population data is collected and reported, including disaggregated data by ethnicity, gender, and other categories. The Director of Policy partners with government agencies, community organizations, news organizations, research centers, and private philanthropy to support pathways for greater data equity. Reporting to the Deputy Director of AAPI Data, the Director of Policy leads the development and execution of strategies to engage public agencies and policymakers on data equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations. Strong candidates for the role have a working knowledge of public data systems and/or a strong commitment to deepening stakeholder understanding and support for data equity. The Director of Policy is expected to bring excellent project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple collaborative projects in a fast-paced environment. Candidates most likely to succeed in this role bring a commitment to equity and inclusion and a relationship-based approach to all that they do. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working on issues that impact the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in (or willing to move to) the Washington DC area. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Using institutional knowledge and awareness of constituency perception, designs, develops and implements short and long-term strategic plans, programs, events, and activities. | 40 |
| Develops and advances policy positions through liaisons with governmental staff. | 20 |
| Quickly and appropriately identifies, addresses, and mitigates unforeseen and/or rapidly unfolding events that may negatively impact relationships between the campus and/or medical center and various constituencies, keeping senior management appropriately advised and notified. | 15 |
| May oversee all aspects of complex external relations programs, projects and events, including coordinating special programs and overseeing production of audio/visual or written and visual materials. | 10 |
| May mentor less experienced staff members. | 5 |
| Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data, reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations. | 5 |
| Represents the campus and/or medical center with federal, state and local government units, in the media or with private organizations. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Skill to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and address, resolve and/or mitigate problems or issues. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure. | Required |
| Advanced project management skills, including skills to plan and implement successful events. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of assigned area of responsibility, for example, the campus and/or medical center scientific community. | Required |
| Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to produce information that is appropriately presented and effectively received by target constituencies. | Required |
| Active listening skills, including advanced critical thinking and analytical skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies. | Required |
| Advanced skills to read, interpret, understand and respond to pending and proposed legislation, including skills to write effective position statements and draft proposed legislation. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of issues of concern in higher education. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of the legislative process, including organization procedures and the budget and appropriations processes. | Required |
| Advanced strategic engagement skills, with experience partnering with diverse stakeholders across sectors. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of how decisions are made in public systems. | Required |
| Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working on issues that impact the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Working Environment
| Fully remote with project-based travel |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |