Executive Director of Operations & Campus Partnerships

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles seeks a Director of Operations to provide executive support, communications and PR, financial management, and events coordination for the Faculty Director. You will lead administrative workflow and interact with donors, campus leadership, and the academic community.

This onsite role requires tact, diplomacy, and strong relationship-building; you will plan meetings, conferences, and colloquia domestically and abroad, with evening and weekend availability

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior management and overseeing complex programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication in a university setting.
• Consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and develop initiatives.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support, communications and PR, financial management and reporting, and event coordination for the Faculty Director.
• Lead activities related to oversight and administrative workflow for the Faculty Director.
• Interact with donors, campus administration, and the academic community with tact and diplomacy.
• Plan and coordinate events with partners domestically and abroad, from meetings to conferences.

Skills

Executive support

Strategic planning

Stakeholder comms

Relationship building

Leadership

Confidentiality

Event coordination

Job description

The University of California, Los Angeles seeks a Director of Operations to provide executive support, communications and PR, financial management, and events coordination for the Faculty Director. You will lead administrative workflow and interact with donors, campus leadership, and the academic community.

This onsite role requires tact, diplomacy, and strong relationship-building; you will plan meetings, conferences, and colloquia domestically and abroad, with evening and weekend availability