Education Assessments Operations Coordinator

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for an Operations Coordinator within the ELPA21 program of CRESST. The role oversees administrative operations, supports hiring and onboarding, and coordinates procurement via BruinBuy+ and Concur, aligning with campus guidelines.

You will liaise with consortium members and managers, organize meetings, refine processes, and maintain records. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of

Qualifications

• Experience in training and onboarding staff (Preferred).
• 3-5 years experience as project coordinator, administrative or executive assistant (Preferred).
• Experience with accounting and business practices in financial, contract and grant administrative issues (Required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Required).
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems and improve workflows (Required).
• Knowledge of new technologies to enhance productivity (Required).
• Attention to detail with confidentiality (Required).
• Independent judgment and discretion in decision making (Required).
• Familiarity with university hiring processes (Preferred).
• Familiarity with AI capabilities and US K-12 education context (Required).
• Excellent task management and time management skills (Required).
• Proofreading and editing skills (Preferred).
• Organizational skills coordinating an executive office (Required).
• Willingness to learn about high-stakes assessment and policy (Preferred).
• Knowledge of University policies in accounting, travel, purchasing, and contracts (Required).

Skills

Training & onboarding

Project coordination

Accounting basics

Communication

Problem solving

Tech savvy

Detail oriented

Independent judgment

Hiring process knowledge

AI awareness

Time management

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Learning agility

University policies

Tools

BruinBuy+

Concur

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for an Operations Coordinator within the ELPA21 program of CRESST. The role oversees administrative operations, supports hiring and onboarding, and coordinates procurement via BruinBuy+ and Concur, aligning with campus guidelines.

You will liaise with consortium members and managers, organize meetings, refine processes, and maintain records. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of