University of California  Los Angeles

Project and Policy Analyst 3 RP

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Commitment to the core mission of Public Health.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability with excellent references.
  • Knowledge of Public Health terminology and practices.
  • Experience supporting executive-level administrators.
  • Proven program management and data analysis skills.
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of data effectively.
  • Experience in program and event coordination.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
  • Familiarity with University policies and procedures.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key strategic initiatives for the Office of the Dean.
  • Coordinate complex schedules for the Dean and Associate Deans.
  • Plan and execute high-impact school events.
  • Provide programmatic and analytical support to leadership.
  • Develop task-oriented timelines to track project deadlines.
  • Analyze and synthesize data to inform decision-making.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships across campus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
  • Access to UC Total Compensation Estimator for benefits evaluation.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is seeking a talented professional to join our team as Program Manager for the Office of the Dean.

This position serves as a central operational hub, ensuring seamless daily execution by managing key strategic initiatives, coordinating complex schedules, and planning high-impact school events. The Program Manager provides critical programmatic and analytical support directly to the Dean and Associate Deans, making it an incredible opportunity for someone looking to work closely with higher education and Public Health Leaders.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Demonstrated, genuine commitment to the core mission of Public Health. (Required)
  • Outstanding work ethic, high reliability, and the ability to provide excellent professional references upon request. (Required)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Public Health terminology, principles, and practices; and strong understanding of public health disciplines and practice settings. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience in providing the primary support to executive level administrator or manager. (Required)
  • Proven track record in program management and data analysis. (Required)
  • Strong skills in analyzing, researching, and synthesizing large amounts of data. (Required)
  • Demonstrated skill in developing task-oriented timelines to keep track of ongoing project deadlines and ensure project goals are met. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience with program and event coordination. (Required)
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other campus units as well as with external partners. (Required)
  • Organizational skills to prioritize work assignments with attention to detail. (Required)
  • Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems using sound judgment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making. (Required)
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and use discretion at all times. (Required)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and compose reports, business correspondence, and other information accurately, clearly and effectively to all audiences. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience multitasking and managing changing priorities and conflicting deadlines independently, with minimal direction. (Required)
  • Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, using such programs as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OASIS, Google applications, AI and other graphic/database software programs. (Required)
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures. (Required)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree required and 3-5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
  • Master's Degree In Public Health or other related fields (Preferred)

  • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

  • Schedule

    Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Union/Policy Covered

    RP-Research and Public Service PR
    Complete Position Description

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    About University of California Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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