Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Department Summary

At the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television we are committed to being a world-renowned interdisciplinary professional hub, dedicated to cultivating exceptional humanistic storytellers, trailblazing industry leaders, and insightful scholars. Rooted in our rich heritage as a top-tier entertainment and performing arts institution, we champion diverse and innovative voices that have the power to enlighten, captivate, and usher in transformative change for a brighter future. By seamlessly blending the study and creation of live performance, film, television, and the digital arts through our groundbreaking curriculum, we offer not just education, but experiences. We take pride in our doctoral pursuits in theater, performance studies, cinema, and media studies. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and challenge the next generation of entertainment and academic leaders to create a more inspired and inclusive world.
Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships provides operational, programmatic, and administrative leadership for UCLA TFT's portfolio of external institutional partnerships, in service of goals and vision established by TFT senior leadership. The role carries primary responsibility for the multi-year collaboration with Sundance Institute, with the scope and structure designed to support additional strategic partnerships as the portfolio grows. Reporting to the Senior Director, Events and Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Manager serves as the principal operational point of contact responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of active partnerships. The Senior Manager works collaboratively with UCLA faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external partner organizations to ensure the successful execution of partnership initiatives, including - in the current Sundance Institute collaboration - the Digital Learning Hub, Bridge Intensive, Summer Summit, Co-Developed Certificate Program, and future collaborative initiatives. Core areas of responsibility include project management, financial administration, fundraising coordination, communications, governance support, assessment, and reporting, with sustained attention to alignment with the strategic goals of both UCLA TFT and its partners.


Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 3-5 years Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder partnership initiatives, programs, or projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, and deliverables. (Required)

• Experience in higher education, arts administration, entertainment, nonprofit organizations, or creative industries. (Required)

• Strong project management, organizational, and operational execution skills, including use of project management tools and frameworks. (Required)

• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and cross-functional teams. (Required)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports and presentations. (Required)

• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, grants, or external partnerships. (Required)

• Ability to work effectively with senior executives, faculty, students, donors, and external partners. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion. (Required)

• Experience in film, media, arts, or a related field, with demonstrated engagement in film education, production, or arts programming. (Required)

• Experience developing, coordinating, and evaluating academic, artistic, or public programming, including planning, implementation, and assessment. (Required)

• Demonstrated financial management and fiscal stewardship experience, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and support for philanthropic initiatives. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)

• Master's Degree Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training or (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• 5% Travel required as needed to engage with partner organizations and stakeholders.

Schedule

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services
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