Center Operations & Events Manager (Onsite 2 days)

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits at UCLA seeks a Center Manager to oversee program operations and provide administrative support. You will manage budgets, staffing, and daily workflows while coordinating events and communications with the Marketing team.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in event coordination or office management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years event coordination and/or office management experience.
• Experience tracking payments & expenditures managing budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information effectively to a range of audiences and coordinate events.
• Familiarity with UCLA procedures and organizational structures (Preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in online materials posting and program website upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Center budgets by developing and tracking program and event budgets.
• Manage staffing needs including hiring and training staff; coordinate daily workflow.
• Oversee execution of events: conferences, talks, speaker series, and symposia.
• Collaborate with Communications/Marketing to manage department communications and website.
• Support Faculty Director and provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Event coordination

Office management

Budget management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Research

Confidentiality

Initiative

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis/Nexis

Westlaw

Website management

Internet research

Job description

The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits at UCLA seeks a Center Manager to oversee program operations and provide administrative support. You will manage budgets, staffing, and daily workflows while coordinating events and communications with the Marketing team.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in event coordination or office management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.