Academic Administrator II

The Academic Administrator at the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies (the "Center"), housed within the UCLA International Institute, will serve as the Nazarian Center's chief administrative officer, manager of its academic activities and supervisor of Center staff. The individual will also participate in academic activities, including teaching, commensurate with his/her/their academic background and expertise. The Academic Administrator ("AA") will report to the Director of the Center and serve as a key partner in developing and implementing the Center's public programs, research activities, fundraising, and teaching plans. The AA will work to strengthen the center's presence at UCLA, in Los Angeles and in the larger Israel Studies academic network around the world.

• Teach one course per year in the Academic Administrator's field of expertise
• Work with the International Institute IDP's and departments across the campus to list courses related to modern Israel for the Israel Studies Minor, to be taught by visiting faculty, lecturers and postdoctoral fellows.
• Assist visiting instructors to develop courses that will have broad appeal to departments and undergraduate students.

• Support the Center Director's efforts to develop and organize the Center's programs for the campus and broader community; participate in programs as a moderator or speaker when appropriate as determined by the Center Director.
• Support the Center Director's efforts to strengthen the Center's relationships with faculty and administrators from across campus.
• Serve as managing editor of the Center's bi-annual research publication, "Currents-Briefs on Contemporary Israel".
• Coordinate and oversee the Center's research seminar series for faculty and graduate students to present research work-in-progress related to modern Israel.
• Review grant applications and make recommendations for funding to faculty leadership.
• Create new academic partnerships through networking with scholars with an interest in Israel in a variety of disciplines, and with policy/think tank organizations in Israel and around the world.
• Supervise Center staff, including Communications Manager and Center Administrator/Graphic Designer.

• Plan and oversee the Center's annual budget, working with the Fund Manager in the International Institute.
• Oversee financial reports for Community Board Meetings and Year-end Reports.

• Support the Center's community leadership, serving as the primary point of contact with the Center and providing them with information about Center activities.
• Create new public partnerships for the Center through outreach to local community organizations.
• In collaboration with the Center director and the UCLA Development Office, conduct fundraising for the Center (e.g., for grants and individual major gifts).

• PhD in a humanities, social science, or related field, with specialization in Israel Studies
• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a related position or field
• Experience in undergraduate education with a focus on Israel
• Demonstrated successful management/supervisory skills
• Ability to establish networks within the academic community
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience working with lay leaders, donors, and community organizations

• Experience working with academic policy and programs at a large public research university

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Names and contact information for three professional references, including current or previous supervisor; contact information only.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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