Program Supervisor

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Extension oversees a defined portfolio of academic programs and certificates, providing supervisory, strategic, academic, and operational leadership to ensure quality and efficiency across instructor and student experiences.

The role collaborates with Teaching & Learning, Marketing and Communications, Academic Advising, Student Success, and Enrollment Management, serving as the Director's operational designee when needed, and guiding staff through onboarding and high-performance teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years minimum experience in managing academic or professional education programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, well crafted reports, course descriptions, marketing copy, and correspondence.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, adult learning theory, and educational operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced project and time management abilities, including planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks under shifting deadlines.
• Experience with basic marketing and market research principles to support program promotion and audience targeting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow through on projects with minimal supervision, and maintain accountability for results.
• Demonstrated project leadership and coordination skills, including workflow organization, cross functional collaboration, onboarding support for instructors, and fostering a supportive, high performance team environment without formal supervisory authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Acrobat, and general Windows based applications.
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including budget preparation, trend analysis, and interpretation of financial data; Ability to collect, interpret, and present data to inform the Director's decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic and administrative units and represent the portfolio in cross functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and university business policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory, strategic, academic, and operational leadership for a defined portfolio of academic programs.
• Oversee staff and ensure academic excellence and operational efficiency.
• Align program delivery with workforce and community needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning, Marketing and Communications, Academic Advising and Student Success, and Enrollment Management.
• Serve as the Director's operational designee when assigned.
• Support instructor onboarding and foster a high-performance team environment.
• Produce clear reports and course descriptions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Analytical skills

Project management

Marketing basics

Teamwork

Leadership without authority

MS Office

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Department Summary

Excelling in quality, innovation, and impact, UCLA Extension (UNEX) is one of the top providers of continuing and professional education in the United States, offering programs and classes to more than 50,000 students per year through approximately 4,500 classes and certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of traditional, nontraditional, domestic, international, professional, and continuing education students throughout and beyond Los Angeles.

Position Summary

The Program Supervisor provides supervisory, strategic, academic, and operational leadership for a defined portfolio of academic programs and certificates. Reporting to a Director, the Program Supervisor oversees staff, ensures academic excellence and operational efficiency, and aligns program delivery with workforce and community needs. The role serves as the Director's operational designee when assigned and collaborates with Teaching & Learning, Marketing and Communications, Academic Advising and Student Success, and Enrollment Management to ensure consistent quality and execution across the instructor and student experience.

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

• 5+ years Minimum experience in managing academic or professional education programs. (Required)
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent internal and external customer service, with professionalism, fairness, dignity, and respect. (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, well crafted reports, course descriptions, marketing copy, and correspondence. (Required)
• Knowledge of curriculum development, adult learning theory, and educational operations. (Required)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. (Required)
• Advanced project and time management abilities, including planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks under shifting deadlines. (Required)
• Experience with basic marketing and market research principles to support program promotion and audience targeting. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow through on projects with minimal supervision, and maintain accountability for results. (Required)
• Demonstrated project leadership and coordination skills, including workflow organization, cross functional collaboration, onboarding support for instructors, and fostering a supportive, high performance team environment without formal supervisory authority. (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Acrobat, and general Windows based applications. (Required)
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including budget preparation, trend analysis, and interpretation of financial data; Ability to collect, interpret, and present data to inform the Director's decision-making. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic and administrative units and represent the portfolio in cross functional initiatives. (Required)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and university business policies. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required) And
• Master's Degree Master's/terminal degree and/or equivalent experience and educational training (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.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends. (Required)
• Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 3-days per week on site. (Required)

Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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