Position Overview
Position Title: Executive Director of the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law, and Policy
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $170,000 to $215,000
Application Window
Open Date: August 26, 2024
Next Review Date: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCLA Institute for Technology, Law and Policy (the "Institute") at the UCLA School of Law and UCLA Samueli School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Executive Director with sustained experience working at the technology/law intersection to provide bold leadership, strategic vision, and creativity to help build a center for research and education on topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital privacy. The Executive Director will engage with students and faculty at UCLA, as well as leading technologists, legal experts, civil society groups, and policymakers to cultivate a vibrant and far-reaching intellectual community.
The Executive Director will oversee the Institute's core programs, fundraising, and operation; convene symposia, conferences, and new initiatives; work with faculty to launch research and policy projects; develop and sustain curricular opportunities that train UCLA students; and support the placement of UCLA graduates in careers in the field.
Qualifications
The minimum requirement includes: a Juris Doctor degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent); excellent academic record; substantial successful management and leadership experience; a track record of innovation, program leadership, and program building; extensive experience in technology law and policy; advanced administrative and organizational skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least five professional references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.
Job Location
Los Angeles, CA
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