Strategic Programs Coordinator — Academic Health & Research

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Division/Unit within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee a broad range of administrative functions to support a research-intensive academic unit.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years as a project lead, and strong leadership, diplomacy, and analytical skills to drive efficient operations across a $61.9M unit with 143 staff and 62 clinical/research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a project lead in a business/admin unit within a basic science/clinical department or service line
• Understanding of strategic leadership, planning and change management approaches in a complex environment, preferably a research-intensive medical school/health system.
• Ability to demonstrate an entry level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing people at various levels to achieve results.
• Ability to identify and analyze pertinent information/data to make and communicate recommendations and decisions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability as a partner to maintain a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Understanding of financial planning concepts as it pertains to academic health care, research and higher education.
• Ability to serve as a receptive listener and seeks to understand the differing sides of each situation.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Operations functions as the Program Coordinator for the Division/Unit within the Department(s) of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Responsible for a wide range of functions, with varying levels of direction received, for a remarkable, research intensive, Academic Unit/Division/Department.
• Responsible for ensuring the success and efficient operation of this complex academic Unit/Division(s)/Department(s) the strength of its business functions as outlined by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Project lead experience

Strategic leadership

Diplomacy / conflict resolution

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Financial planning knowledge

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Division/Unit within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee a broad range of administrative functions to support a research-intensive academic unit.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years as a project lead, and strong leadership, diplomacy, and analytical skills to drive efficient operations across a $61.9M unit with 143 staff and 62 clinical/research