Director of Policy Advocacy

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute seeks a dedicated and dynamic leader to lead our power building and policy advocacy strategies as Director of Policy Advocacy. We are looking for a candidate whose work experience demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how policy change happens and working knowledge of the range of domestic policy issues impacting U.S. Latine/x/o communities. The Director of Policy Advocacy will play a pivotal role in our vision to center the needs of Latine/x/o communities within current policy debates to improve governance at the local, state and federal level.

The Director will provide internal leadership to set strategy and directly supervise staff across project teams, as well as external leadership to strengthen organizational partnerships, direct consultants, and facilitate collaborative work plans. The successful candidate will show high self‑direction, sound professional judgment and strong interpersonal communication.

Position Details

Requisition Number: 40991
Salary: $5,400 – $11,467 Monthly

Location:

University of California, Los Angeles

The UCLA LPPI understands that the future of this country is inextricably tied to the future of our diverse and resilient Latine/x/o communities. We envision policy making that centers on the needs of Latinos and communities of color to operationalize dignity and opportunity for all. Since our founding in 2017, UCLA LPPI has supported policymakers by providing data, empirical research, and analysis to increase representation, expand opportunity, and combat disparate impact.

Reporting to the UCLA LPPI Deputy Director, the Director of Policy Advocacy oversees organizational strategy, projects, staff, vendors, and external partnerships across UCLA LPPI’s policy advocacy, community mobilization, and leadership development portfolios. Essential competencies and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating internally with the UCLA LPPI Directors of Research to identify emerging policy issues, refine policy recommendations, elevate research findings, and align mobilization activities to drive policy outcomes.
• Effectively stewarding and strengthening relationships with external stakeholder groups and organizations—including state and federal elected officials, government agency staff, Latine/x/o advocacy groups, news media, and philanthropic organizations—to build mutual trust and foster open communication.

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