Director, MBA Capstone Programs & Experiential Learning

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Anderson Capstone Programs seeks a Director of Academic Programs to lead the Capstone Office, guiding four tracks and delivering quality experiences for ~1,000 MBA students annually. You will collaborate with faculty directors, MBA staff, and campus partners to ensure excellent program delivery and continuous improvement.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on administration. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape long-term goals, oversee operations, and steward external

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and manage capstone program staff and deliverables.
• Ability to manage faculty directors with varying styles and ensure program deliverables.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and provide recommendations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web development and survey tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of MBA education, curriculum design and program implications.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to standardize operations and improve procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication; diplomacy with MBA students and staff.
• Negotiation skills to shape policies and processes.
• Knowledge of higher education admin and experiential learning models.
• Experience managing multi-track programs with deadlines and diverse populations.
• Listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with students, faculty, admins.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and programmatic administration of Capstone Office.
• Coordinate four capstone offerings: BCC, AIR, ATMC, MP.
• Collaborate with faculty directors, MBA programs staff, students and campus partners.
• Develop long-term program goals with the Senior Associate Dean.
• Ensure high-quality student experience and continuous program improvement.
• Represent Capstone Office in external partner relations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Relationship management

Process improvement

Analytical problem solving

MS Office & surveys

Evenings/weekends availability

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Policy & procedures

Higher education knowledge

Project prioritization

Education

Master's Degree MBA Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UCLA Anderson Capstone Programs seeks a Director of Academic Programs to lead the Capstone Office, guiding four tracks and delivering quality experiences for ~1,000 MBA students annually. You will collaborate with faculty directors, MBA staff, and campus partners to ensure excellent program delivery and continuous improvement.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on administration. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape long-term goals, oversee operations, and steward external