Learning Centers Coordinator

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for the Learning Centers Coordinator within Residential Life. You will oversee learning spaces like Sunset Learning Center, De Neve spaces, and Maker Space, driving programs that enhance academic success and community engagement for Bruin students.

You will coordinate major events, supervise three interns, and partner with campus units to align initiatives with student needs and university priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, prepare, and deliver professional presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse audiences in high-volume settings to build relationships.
• Knowledge of Residential Life, student development, and community development.
• Basic accounting principles and financial record keeping to monitor budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage large and small-scale programs and events.
• Experience implementing student-facing programs from start to finish.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple active projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and assessment of Learning Center operations, programs, events, and resources.
• Coordinate large-scale initiatives such as Concerts on the Hill, WeMake - Maker Fair, Tech Fair, and Bruin Day activations.
• Supervise and train three student interns supporting programming for student success, wellness, creativity, and community engagement.
• Foster partnerships with campus departments and faculty to strengthen collaboration across Residential Life and Student Affairs.
• Assess student interests, develop communications and resources for residents, and identify programs meeting needs.
• Support Learning Center operations including Maker Space and Gaming Lounge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Stakeholder management

Student development

Budgeting

Event planning

Program delivery

Organizational skills

Self-management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

Department Summary

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where every day you'll make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader Bruin family.Residential Life is a Student Affairs department located within On-Campus Housing. Residential Life works closely with Housing and Hospitality Services (HHS) to provide students with comfortable and convenient affordable housing and to enhance student opportunities for academic success, community building, personal growth and leadership development. We invite you to apply to be part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment where you can use your organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to detail to enhance the overall effectiveness and employee engagement in the Student Affairs organization. While you may not meet 100% of this job's qualifications, if much of this job and qualifications describe you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Within Residential Life, the Learning Centers team focuses on enriching the residential academic, study, and creative experience. The team oversees the Sunset Learning Center, De Neve Multimedia Learning Center, De Neve Studio, Maker Space, and Gaming Lounge. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Digital Services, the Learning Centers Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of Learning Center operations, programs, events, and resources that provide enriching opportunities for UCLA students to build community and enhance their university experience. The position coordinates large-scale initiatives including, but not limited to, Concerts on the Hill, WeMake - Maker Fair, Tech Fair, Film Fest, and Bruin Day activations. The Learning Centers Coordinator supervises and provides onboarding and ongoing training for a team of three student interns who support programming that promotes students' academic success, wellness, creativity, and community engagement. Fosters and maintains partnerships with campus departments and faculty to strengthen collaboration among Residential Life, Academic units, First-Year Experience, and other Student Affairs departments. The position assesses student interests and emerging trends related to study spaces, creative engagement, wellness, and community building; develops communications and resources for residents; and collaborates with colleagues and student interns to identify programs and initiatives that meet student needs. The Learning Centers Coordinator also supports Learning Center operations, including the Maker Space, Gaming Lounge, and other departmental initiatives.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, prepare, and deliver professional presentations; explain complex ideas to diverse audiences, build consensus, and influence decision making. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with individuals from various social, cultural, economic, educational backgrounds, and professional rank in a high-volume, continuous contact setting to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships (Required)
• Skill in interacting with individuals from various social, cultural, economic, educational backgrounds, and professional rank in a high-volume, continuous contact setting to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. (Required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and a theoretical understanding of Residential Life, student development and community development. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping procedures to monitor budgets, authorize expenditures, and recommend budget priorities. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and manage large and small-scale programs and events. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to implement student-facing programs from start to finish. (Required)
• Organizational skills to work effectively within a complex, rapidly changing environment to simultaneously manage a wide range of active projects and responsibilities with frequently changing priorities and deadlines. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and complete assignments, set priorities, and allocate resources with minimal direction in a constantly changing environment. (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple administrative and student governmental priorities. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of University protocols, procedures, and policies regarding programming, event-management, and liability. (Preferred)
• Skill at using web-based applications and systems to manage information, programs and data tracking. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Union/Policy Covered

SV-Stdt Svs & Adv Prof (SSAP)