General Role

The Director of Finances & Grants manages IMMERSE’s financial organization, budgeting, reimbursements, and grant-related opportunities. This role ensures club funds are used responsibly and pursues sustainable funding from campus and external sources.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the club budget and track expenses, reimbursements, funding sources, and account balances.
• Work with the President and board to plan budgets for events, projects, travel, equipment, and outreach.
• Manage financial documentation required by UCLA or other funding sources.
• Identify and manage internal UCLA funding opportunities, including SOLE, SGA, USAC, and other campus-based funding sources.
• Identify and help apply for outside grants, such as Unity for Humanity, university funding, research support, and project-based funding opportunities.
• Support applications for opportunities aligned with IMMERSE’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Director of Fundraising, Sponsorships, and Travel to coordinate financial goals and funding strategies.
• Help prepare budget summaries for board meetings and major funding requests.
• Ensure spending decisions are transparent, organized, and aligned with club priorities.
• Support long-term financial planning for IMMERSE’s growth and sustainability.