Managing Director

Department Summary

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health aims to build health and equity, and to drive positive change for all people. We act on this mission through initiatives in three core areas: education, discovery, and service. In each of these realms, we affirm our commitment to developing leaders and evidence-based solutions, and to working in partnership with communities to promote health and well-being in ways that are innovative, respectful, and inclusive.

Position Summary

The Managing Director (Project Policy 4) at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Center for Health Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) plays a key leadership role in advancing the Center’s growth, sustainability, and impact. The position is primarily responsible for building and sustaining operational funding that supports the Center’s core capacity (including faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral scholars) while advancing C‑Solutions’ mission and vision. Working in close collaboration with the Center’s Co‑Directors, the Managing Director helps shape, support, and communicate the Center’s strategic direction by supporting programming aligned with strategic priorities and leading implementation tracking and metrics. The role also includes stewardship of the C‑Solutions Advisory Boards (including regular communication and management of Board meetings) and partnership with administrative and finance colleagues to support key management and financial documents, budget oversight, and strategic decisions. This is a strategic, relationship‑driven role for someone who can expand the Center’s visibility, partnerships, and funding base; strengthen external and internal collaborations; secure philanthropic and grant support; and translate C‑Solutions’ research and activities into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences across California and beyond. The mission of the Center is to advance research, education, and policy that promotes healthy and resilient communities for all. The Center uses evidence‑based best practices that improve health and resilience now and for future generations. Ongoing projects include a heat and health risk map for community decision leaders, improving local community preparedness for extreme heat, and raising awareness of the health effects from wildfires and wildfire smoke. This is an exciting opportunity to work with UCLA climate experts who are doing core research on the impacts of climate change on health.

Salary & Compensation

• 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. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Program Building – Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution for handling administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. (Required)
• Public Speaking – Strong public speaking experience and comfort engaging with external stakeholders and audiences. (Required)
• Fund Raising – Expert fundraising experience. (Required)
• Launch Experience – Experience launching or working in a newly created program or organization. (Required)
• Leadership Experience – Leadership experience in academic, non‑governmental organization, and / or government agencies. (Required)
• Climate and Health Knowledge – Strong knowledge about climate change and health, including key organizations and individuals working in the field. (Required)
• Collaboration Building – Demonstrated expertise building collaborations between academia, non‑profit organizations/community organizations, private sector and / or governmental agencies. (Required)
• Communication – Ability to translate and synthesize climate change and health concepts and literature into concise, compelling language that is understandable to a broad audience and appropriate for social media. (Required)
• Project Management – Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize, prioritize and complete detailed work accurately and in a timely manner to manage projects from start to finish. (Required)
• Adaptability – Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment that requires self‑direction, flexibility, and adaptability. (Required)
• Interpersonal Skills – Expert interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students. (Required)
• Commitment – Strong commitment to the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions' mission and vision and desire and demonstrated ability to move the Center's work forward. (Required)
• Communication Skills – Expert oral and written communication skills. (Required)
• Analytical Thinking – Expert ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. (Required)
• Financial Forecasting – Demonstrated ability to forecast and control expenses; financial analysis, budget preparation and management across multiple funding sources. (Required)
• Regional Knowledge – Familiarity with climate and health work in California, including within academia, civil society, and government. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree or above in public health, health policy, environmental health sciences, environmental science policy & management, global health, public policy, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

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

Schedule

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

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered