Senior Advisor for Policy and Public Affairs

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 15+ years 15+ years of Policy experience or equivalent experience in conducting, leading, or synethesizing research relevant to Latino policy. Such experience should be associated with a well-established and re (Required)

• Extensive experience in building capacity, leadership, and policy acumen related to Latino policy among diverse university constituents including staff, students, and faculty. (Required)

• A recognized subject matter and policy expert at the state and national level for one or more of LPPIs core areas of existing or emerging research, including: health, climate, economic mobility, entrepreneurship, and/or representation. (Required)

• Proven track record of legislative advocacy in front of municipal, state, and federal government bodies, both orally and in writing. (Required)

• Demonstrated capacity to organize coalitions composed of diverse community partners to unite and create impactful policy change resulting in better outcomes for underrepresented communities. (Required)

• Serves as a representative for LPPI in external meetings and events with research organizations, community organizations, government agencies, and similar institutions. Ability to identify, develop, and integrate external advisors to champion the organization. (Required)

• Extensive history of media engagement across print, radio, and broadcast that drives data- informed narrative. Ability to produce and deliver presentations to diverse audiences and represent the organization in multiple spheres. (Required)

• Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with actors within the organization and across the university, Experience identifying and integrating external advisors to champion an organization. (Required)

• Participates in cross-functional teams to solve complex organizational issues that may impact programmatic activities. Regularly assesses the LPPI's effectiveness and recommends changes to achieve maximum outcomes. (Required)

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. (Required)

• Responsible for developing the design of leadership and educational programming through collaboration with staff, faculty, and leadership. Programs may include credit and noncredit courses, short courses, contract courses, and particularly programming that can generate revenue. (Required)

• Leverage the convening power of the nation's leading public research university and emerging Hispanic-Serving Research Institution to bring together key partners and stakeholders to leverage UCLA LPPI's research and data resources and identify new opportunities for collaboration. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in good academic standing from an accredited college or university (Required) And

• Bachelor's Degree Masters degree in good academic standing from an accredited college or university. (Required) And

• Other Type of Degree An advanced degree in public policy, economics, sociology, political science or a related field; or more than 15 years of experience in leading policy change activities at a state or national level. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Schedule

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