MQE Program Advisor | Student Success & Admissions

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Economics Department invites applications for a Graduate Advisor for the Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE). You will serve as the principal resource for MQE students, guiding enrollment, admissions, and program operations within a dynamic, research-driven environment.

You will plan events, monitor student progress, support recruiting and retention, and collaborate with the MQE leadership, Chair, and CAO on data and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience working with graduate programs and student services preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to handle confidential student information with discretion.
• Proactive, capable of team work and independent problem solving.
• Familiarity with UCLA campus systems (OASIS, Bruinbuy, MyUCLA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, enrollment, and admissions for the MQE program.
• Serve as the main point of contact for prospective and current MQE students.
• Plan and manage special events and program communications.
• Support job placement activities and tracking of student progress.
• Prepare reports, memos, and market research summaries for leadership.
• Assist Chair and MQE Faculty Director with operational tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Editing and proofreading

Discretion with confidential info

Initiative & teamwork

Graduate program knowledge

Progress tracking

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Slate & Salesforce familiarity

Graphic design tools (Canva, Photoshop

Adaptability to overtime

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Slate

Salesforce

Canva

Photoshop

Illustrator

OASIS

MyUCLA/Electronic Gradebook

Bruinbuy

Campus Travel Express

Job description

The UCLA Economics Department invites applications for a Graduate Advisor for the Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE). You will serve as the principal resource for MQE students, guiding enrollment, admissions, and program operations within a dynamic, research-driven environment.

You will plan events, monitor student progress, support recruiting and retention, and collaborate with the MQE leadership, Chair, and CAO on data and reports.