Deputy Director, Labor Center

University of California, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

The UCLA Labor Center creates innovative programs that offer a range of educational, research, and public service activities within the university and in the broader community, especially among low-wage and immigrant workers. The Labor Center is a vital resource for research, education, and policy development to help create jobs that are good for workers and their communities, to improve the quality of existing jobs in the low-wage economy, and to strengthen the process of immigrant integration, especially among students and youth.


The Deputy Director is a key leadership role overseeing all programmatic activities of the UCLA Labor Center. This senior position is responsible for strategic program planning, implementation, and administration across the Center's research, education, policy, and community engagement initiatives. The Deputy Director ensures alignment of the Center's work with its mission and strategic goals, and effectively manages program teams, systems, and resources to achieve maximum impact. As a member of the executive team and Labor Center Steering Committee, the Deputy Director works closely with the Director on fundraising, financial management, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Plans and supervises all the operational functions of the Labor Center. Participates in the development of strategic plans and revenue objectives set forth by management. Manages all administrative functions, including operations management, process improvement, compliance concerns, and strategic planning and development. Gathers information and generates data on standard performance measures, documents policies, and participates on special project work. Established in 1964, the UCLA Labor Center advances cutting-edge research, education, and service guided by our core values: economic equity, racial and immigrant justice, and worker power and solidarity.


  • Comprehensive knowledge of labor issues, workplace equity, and factors impacting workers. (Required)

  • Significant experience in areas core to the Labor Center's work such as labor research, training/curriculum development, policy analysis, narrative change and leadership programs. (Required)

  • Proven expertise in managing complex, multi-team program operations and structures, with excellent organizational abilities and technology skills to manage office systems/communications. (Required)

  • Demonstrated ability to build team cohesion, create consensus, and drive strategic alignment. (Required)

  • Leadership skills to effectively introduce new initiatives, secure buy-in, and lead implementation. (Required)

  • Experience developing and overseeing systems/processes to support productive program management (project management tools, communication protocols, etc.). (Required)

  • Expertise in program budgeting, including staff collaboration, budget design, and monitoring. (Required)

  • Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including funders, university partners, employers, labor unions, community groups, policymakers, academics, journalists and the public. (Required)

  • Demonstrated successful track record in resource development, grants management, and fundraising. (Required)

  • Strong independent working skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and make decisions. (Required)

  • Experience working constructively with individuals from various backgrounds in a team environment. (Required)

  • Availability to travel within the state and nationally as required, with flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed to meet operational demands. (Required)

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

  • Master's Degree In Social Sciences, Public Policy, Labor Studies or related field or equivalent work experience. (Preferred)

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