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Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a resume, and cover letter. This is a one-year contract position. Department Summary Founded in 2006, cityLAB is a think tank in the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. One of the leading urban design centers in the country, cityLAB’s mandate is to bring design and research together to forge experimental proposals for architecture in the 21st century metropolis. Its projects engage four broad initiatives: the postsuburban city, rethinking green, urban sensing, and new infrastructures. Through cityLAB, faculty,students, designers, and policy makers collaborate on numerous problems at a range of scales, beginning in Los Angeles but extending beyond the region. cityLAB is a center at UCLA under the department of Architecture and Urban Design that leverages design, research, policy and education to create more just urban futures with real impacts for communities in Los Angeles and beyond. Position Summary The Co-Director of cityLAB is a key executive leader responsible for shaping and managing the labs strategic vision, research agenda, and operations. This role combines high-level project management with hands-on research in housing, public space, community engagement, and storytelling for social justice. The Co-Director oversees budgeting, staff planning, and growth strategies while also conducting research, drafting legislation, producing reports, and leading public presentations. Additionally, they drive fundraising efforts, forge partnerships with community leaders and policymakers, and manage public outreach to sustain cityLABs impact. This position requires a dynamic leader with an advanced degree in architecture, urban design, or urban planning, a strong track record in project management and funding acquisition, and the ability to navigate the intersection of academia, practice, and policy. 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 Advanced degree in at least one relevant area (architecture, planning, urban design, etc.) and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Strong knowledge of common visual digital platforms and geographic information systems, software, and computer design programs. Demonstrated ability to understand and engage with architectural media and to produce architectural drawings, diagrams, and documentation. (Required) Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute public events, exhibitions, and design-build demonstrations. (Required) Proven ability to develop, implement, and publish novel research related to cityLAB?s research areas. (Required) Pro?cient in communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively through visual, verbal, and written media. Emphasis on public speaking skills and ability to listen, learn and build trust among various constituencies. (Required) Demonstration of high degree of political sophistication, a strong understanding of the legislative process, and knowledge of the intricate relationships among internal and external constituents. (Required) Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. (Required) Superior analytical skills, ability to develop new methods of operation, and demonstrated success in resolving issues in a timely manner. (Required) Strong organizational skills to manage various activities and programs with multiple demanding deadlines. (Required) Ability to work independently and as an active team member, to work under pressure with competing interests, and to maintain flexibility throughout the life of a project. (Required) Ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Particularly adept at communicating complex ideas, with an emphasis on visually representing these ideas. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Master’s Degree or advance degree in related areas (architecture, planning, urbanstudies, etc.) (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. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse”. 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