Program Director (Humanities & Social Sciences)

Uniglobalcareers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension is seeking a Program Director for Humanities & Social Sciences to lead continuing education initiatives in Los Angeles. The role focuses on academic quality, workforce-aligned curriculum, and engagement with domestic and international learners in a hybrid setting.

The position requires coordinating across journalism, writing, editing, publishing, and general education, guiding program strategy, and collaborating with diverse disciplines to

Qualifications

• Experience leading continuing education or professional education programs.
• Ability to oversee academic quality and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of humanities, social sciences, or related education fields.
• Experience engaging with domestic and international learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuing and professional education program activities in humanities and social sciences.
• Support program growth and long-term development initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen academic quality standards.
• Develop workforce-aligned curriculum and learning opportunities.
• Support global learning initiatives and intercultural communication efforts.
• Engage with community-focused education activities.
• Oversee subject areas including journalism, writing, editing, publishing, and general education.
• Contribute to education planning within a hybrid work environment based in Los Angeles.

Skills

Program leadership

Academic quality oversight

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Global learning

Community engagement

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

United States - International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The Program Director (Humanities & Social Sciences) role at University of California Los Angeles supports UCLA Extension continuing and professional education initiatives. This position leads education offerings across humanities, social sciences, journalism, writing, editing, publishing, and general education. The role emphasizes academic quality, program development, workforce-aligned curriculum, and engagement with both domestic and international learners in a hybrid Los Angeles environment. The position is designed for professionals who can guide academic program strategy while supporting community engagement and global learning opportunities. The work includes collaboration across disciplines and a focus on creating education experiences aligned with evolving learner and workforce needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead continuing and professional education program activities in humanities and social sciences
• Support program growth and long-term development initiatives
• Maintain and strengthen academic quality standards
• Develop workforce-aligned curriculum and learning opportunities
• Support global learning initiatives and intercultural communication efforts
• Engage with community-focused education activities
• Support domestic and international learners across academic programs
• Oversee subject areas including journalism, writing, editing, publishing, and general education
• Contribute to education planning within a hybrid work environment based in Los Angeles

Requirements

• Experience supporting or leading continuing education or professional education programs
• Ability to oversee academic quality and program development
• Knowledge of humanities, social sciences, or related education fields
• Ability to support workforce-aligned curriculum initiatives
• Experience engaging with domestic and international learners
• Ability to contribute to global learning and intercultural communication initiatives
• Capacity to support community engagement efforts within an academic setting WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position contributes to the growth and accessibility of education opportunities across humanities and social sciences disciplines. By supporting academic excellence and workforce-aligned learning, the role helps learners build relevant knowledge and professional skills. The position also strengthens connections between academic programs, community engagement, and global perspectives. In a diverse environment such as Los Angeles, this work supports learners with varied educational and professional goals.