Project and Policy Analyst 3 RP

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Manager for the Office of the Dean. This role serves as a central operational hub, coordinating strategic initiatives, schedules, and high‑impact events to support leadership and school programs.

You will provide critical programmatic and analytical support to the Dean and Associate Deans, enabling collaboration across education, discovery, and service missions in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the core mission of Public Health.
• Outstanding work ethic, reliability, and strong references.
• Knowledge of Public Health terminology, principles, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central operational hub, coordinating key strategic initiatives.
• Plan and execute high‑impact school events.
• Provide programmatic and analytical support to the Dean and Associate Deans.
• Manage complex schedules and ensure timely execution of priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Executive support

Multitasking

Confidentiality discretion

Microsoft Office / Google apps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Google Workspace

OASIS

Job description

Department Summary

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health aims to build health and equity and to drive positive change for all people. We act on this mission through initiatives in three core areas: education, discovery, and service. In each of these realms, we affirm our commitment to developing leaders and evidence-based solutions, and to working in partnership with communities to promote health and well-being in ways that are innovative, respectful, and inclusive.

Position Summary

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is seeking a talented professional to join our team as Program Manager for the Office of the Dean.

This position serves as a central operational hub, ensuring seamless daily execution by managing key strategic initiatives, coordinating complex schedules, and planning high-impact school events. The Program Manager provides critical programmatic and analytical support directly to the Dean and Associate Deans, making it an incredible opportunity for someone looking to work closely with higher education and Public Health Leaders.

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

• Demonstrated, genuine commitment to the core mission of Public Health. (Required)
• Outstanding work ethic, high reliability, and the ability to provide excellent professional references upon request. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Public Health terminology, principles, and practices; and strong understanding of public health disciplines and practice settings. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in providing the primary support to executive level administrator or manager. (Required)
• Proven track record in program management and data analysis. (Required)
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching, and synthesizing large amounts of data. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in developing task-oriented timelines to keep track of ongoing project deadlines and ensure project goals are met. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience with program and event coordination. (Required)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other campus units as well as with external partners. (Required)
• Organizational skills to prioritize work assignments with attention to detail. (Required)
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems using sound judgment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making. (Required)
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and use discretion at all times. (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and compose reports, business correspondence, and other information accurately, clearly and effectively to all audiences. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience multitasking and managing changing priorities and conflicting deadlines independently, with minimal direction. (Required)
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, using such programs as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, OASIS, Google applications, AI and other graphic/database software programs. (Required)
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree required and 3-5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Master's Degree In Public Health or other related fields (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union/Policy Covered

RP-Research and Public Service PR

Complete Position Description

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