Executive Director, Pat Brown Institute

Job No: 543268; 10/3/2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PAT BROWN INSTITUTE 

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator III position.

The University:  California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.  

The Position: The Pat Brown Institute (the Institute) at Cal State LA, is a non-partisan organization dedicated to "unleashing the power of participation" focusing on civic education and public policy research. Under the civic education and engagement rubrics, the Institute coordinates programming such as Civic U©, candidate debates, young voter engagement programming, the James R. Galbraith Fellowship, and the SELA Initiative. Our public policy and research program focuses on developing pathbreaking community surveys and research projects regarding racial/ethnic groups, equity, and public policy in the Los Angeles region. The Executive Director is responsible for the administrative and fiscal management of the Institute as well as long-term, middle-range, and short-term planning associated with its mission. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the Institute operates to assist Cal State LA in carrying out its mission to transform lives and foster thriving communities across greater Los Angeles. In this function, the Executive Director assumes a "community-university ambassador" role, promoting and fostering university partnerships with public, private, and community sectors throughout the Southern California region. Along with a commitment to public service, the ideal candidate will be an opinion leader, outstanding communicator, program developer, collaborator, and a progressive, innovative, and experienced manager. Familiarity with relevant research areas and current and potential constituents and partners in California and Los Angeles, including business, government, philanthropy, professional associations, organized labor, and nonprofit community organizations, is preferred. The Institute's long commitment to applied public policy and community-oriented research and publications requires experience in generating appropriate research funding opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Experience: A Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited four-year college or university in political science, public policy, public affairs, or applied social science research. Applicable public policy and public affairs work experience that demonstrates progressive growth in responsibilities as well as demonstrated fundraising/development experience. The incumbent must have expertise or knowledge of the policies, politics, and corporate/foundation environments in California and Los Angeles. The incumbent must have familiarity with Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region. The incumbent must have effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and excellent organizational skills. The incumbent must have demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and equity. The incumbent must have the ability to maintain important relationships with many constituencies; and to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and execute on deadlines. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Administrative experience in a university (or academic) environment. Understanding of and experience with community-based organizations and nonprofits.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $6,563 - $21,066/monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range: $11,666 - $15,833/Monthly). A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment:  The Administrator III appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.  All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan. 

Contact: Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at PBI_ED@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

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This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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