Program Director

Position Title : Program Director

Department : Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs

Position Type : Full-time, exempt position. This position is eligible for benefits.

Salary Range : $75,000-$80,000

Work Schedule : This is a full-time one-year appointment with opportunity for extension. Monday - Friday; hours to be determined.

Reports To : Executive Director and Associate Director

Organization Overview

The Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA is a nonpartisan center committed to energizing, promoting and defending democracy. Founded by former California Governor Pat Brown, the Institute fosters civic education, promotes public engagement and leadership, and serves as a thought leader on key regional and statewide issues by analyzing and spotlighting smart policies that encourage equity and advance social justice.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Associate Director of the Pat Brown Institute (PBI), the Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and daily management of all programming of the Institute. This includes civic education and leadership development programs, candidate forums, and policy conferences. The Program Director will develop programming, supervise programming staff, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of PBI programs.

Essential Functions

Program Strategy & Management :

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of all Institute programs and initiatives.
• Design, enhance, and expand programs that align with the Institute's mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop and oversee project timelines and services to ensure compliance with grant agreements and successful delivery of program goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive program databases and reporting systems to track key data, deliverables, outcomes, and impact.

Supervision & Leadership :

Program Operations :

Evaluation, Fiscal Oversight & Reporting :

Institutional Engagement & Representation :

Additional Duties :

Requirements

The incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working 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 UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications / resumes will begin September 22, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications / resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required.

UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.