Impactful Operations Coordinator for K-12 Language Assessments

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Operations Coordinator for the ELPA21 program within CRESST to manage administrative operations, onboarding, and procurement workflows. You will partner with the Internal Operations & Products Manager to ensure smooth processes and timely responses to inquiries across campuses.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, refining procedures, maintaining records, and coordinating contracts and subawards in line with UC

Qualifications

• Experience in staff onboarding and training.
• 3–5 years as project coordinator or administrative assistant.
• Experience with accounting, contracts, grants, and administrative issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyze problems and improve workflows.
• Knowledge of new technologies to boost productivity.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Independent judgment and discretion in decision making.
• Familiarity with hiring processes in university settings.
• Knowledge of AI and US K-12 education.
• Time management and task execution.
• Proofreading/editing skills.
• Organizational skills coordinating an executive office.
• Willingness to learn topics like high-stakes assessment and education policy.
• Knowledge of university policy on accounting, travel, purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative operations for ELPA21.
• Support onboarding and staff hiring processes.
• Prepare procurement requisitions and enter transactions in BruinBuy+ and Concur.
• Liaise with consortium members and campus leadership.
• Organize meetings and events; refine operational procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

AI familiarity

University policies

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Bruin Buy+

Concur

Job description

The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Operations Coordinator for the ELPA21 program within CRESST to manage administrative operations, onboarding, and procurement workflows. You will partner with the Internal Operations & Products Manager to ensure smooth processes and timely responses to inquiries across campuses.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, refining procedures, maintaining records, and coordinating contracts and subawards in line with UC