Program Supervisor

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

Job summary

UCLA Extension seeks a Program Supervisor for Legal Programs to lead the strategic and operational management of our professional education portfolio, including Law, Human Resources, and Organizational Development.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will ensure academic excellence, operational efficiency, and responsive program growth, while engaging with instructors and industry partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing academic or professional education programs.
• Strong reporting and marketing copywriting skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and adult learning theory.
• Experience with budgeting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the Legal Programs portfolio in Academic Programs and Learning Innovation.
• Collaborate with Teaching & Learning, Marketing, Advising, Enrollment, and other units to ensure program quality.
• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of offerings.
• Support instructor onboarding and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Curriculum development

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Time management

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 (Legal Programs) supports the strategic, academic, and operational management of the Legal Programs portfolio within Academic Programs and Learning Innovation, which includes programs in Law, Human Resources, and Organizational Development. Working under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Supervisor helps ensure academic excellence, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to workforce and community needs across a diverse portfolio of professional education offerings.

The Program Supervisor serves as the Director's operational designee when delegated and provides leadership in the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and initiatives. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, including Teaching & Learning, Marketing & Communications, Academic Advising and Student Success, Enrollment Management, and other Academic Affairs and administrative units, to ensure a high-quality and consistent experience for instructors, students, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution, using data-informed decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement practices to advance program quality, enrollment growth, student success, and organizational impact. This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships with instructors and industry partners, and support the development of innovative educational offerings that align with industry trends and workforce needs.

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; proficiently use digital content creation tools to create promotional materials. (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; savvy in learning and using technology efficiently. (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 a 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 occasional evenings and weekends. (Required)
• Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 3-days per week on site. (Required)

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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