Project and Policy Analyst 3 RP

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health seeks a Program Manager for the Office of the Dean to act as a central operational hub, coordinating calendars and planning high-impact events while providing strategic and analytical support to the Dean and Associate Deans.

This role requires strong public health orientation, exceptional written and oral communication, and the ability to handle confidential information, multitask across priorities, and build productive partnerships with faculty, staff,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required and 3-5 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's Degree In Public Health or related fields (Preferred)
Strong support experience to executive level administrators or managers.
Proven program management and data analysis experience.
Ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large data sets.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide centralized operational support to the Dean and Associate Deans.
Coordinate calendars, schedules, and key strategic initiatives.
Plan and execute high-impact school events and programs.
Analyze data to support decision-making and reporting.
Maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Program management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Policy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Public Health

Tools

OASIS

Google Apps

Excel

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)

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