UC Immigrant Legal Services Center; Ucimm), Director of Operations; STDT LEGAL SVC Advisor

this is a uc systemwide internal recruitment. This full-time position will support the uc immigrant legal services center in identifing and pursuing grant and funding opportunities, policy advocacy, personnel matters, external relations, compliance, and overall program management.

the uc immigration legal services center (ucimm) is a college-based, immigration legal services program headquartered at the uc davis school of law with staff present and providing services at nine uc campuses. We provide advice and counsel and direct legal representation in immigration matters, and engage in education and outreach, advocacy, and other strategic initiatives. We offer free services to enrolled undocumented uc students and students from mixed status families;

family members of enrolled uc students; and uc staff, at nine uc campuses.

under the supervision of the executive director, the operations director will serve as a member of ucimm's senior leadership team. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and enhancement of department processes, systems, and tools, including the identification and coordination of grant and funding opportunities; support for proposal development and grant administration; and the development and implementation of compliance practices and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards.

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october 26, 2026 at 11:59pm

please note: this is a uc systemwide internal recruitment.

• required to hold a valid california driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the california employer pull notice program
• j.d. Degree, member of a state bar
• at least ten (10) years of experience as a licensed attorney, and at least six years of experience in immigration law practice.
• minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, including experiences such as project management, tracking deliverables, hiring, planning, and development with demonstrated effective and authentically engaged leadership; ability to critically assess challenges and propose and execute solutions, with appropriate consultation and visibility to leadership; excellent professional judgment.
• minimum 4 years of supervision experience, with a focus on attorneys and supervisory level staff.
• prior experience managing budgets including grants and/or contracts; good data analysis, and excellent planning and organization skills.
• experience establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support organizational strategy and results, and ability to anticipate and adjust for problems/roadblocks.
• strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of managing complex legal questions and providing strategic advice to senior management.
• demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and nongovernmental entities, and legislators.

• experience managing finances, developing, monitoring and analyzing departmental or organizational budgets and financial reports.
• experience working at public colleges and universities, especially with senior administrators and finance departments.
• prior experience managing funder relationships.

• 20% - governance/compliance
• 25% - staffing and supervision
• 25% - grant development and administration
• 20% - collaborations and relationships
• 5% - communication and policy work
• 5% - special projects

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