Program Manager (Limited)

Special Instructions to Applicants This is a 5-month Limited Appointment, with the possibility of extension. This position is not remote. On-site presence will be required at a minimum of 3 days per week, depending on departmental and organizational needs. For more information, please consult the hiring manager. 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 Manager supports the strategic, academic, and operational management of a defined portfolio of academic programs and certificates. Working under the direction of a Director, the Program Manager ensures academic excellence, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to workforce and community needs. The role serves as the Director's operational designee when delegated and collaborates with Teaching & Learning, Marketing and Communications, Academic Advising and Student Success, and Enrollment Management to ensure consistent quality and execution across the 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 Director 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 in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) And Master's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / 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. Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 3-days per week on site. (Required) Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and travel to offsite locations for classes, programs, or events. (Required) Schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Public%20Education%20Specialist%203%20(TBD_941283) The Program Manager supports the strategic, academic, and operational management of a defined portfolio of academic programs and certificates. Working under the direction of a Director, the Program Manager ensures academic excellence, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to workforce and community needs. The role serves as the Director's operational designee when delegated and collaborates with Teaching & Learning, Marketing and Communications, Academic Advising and Student Success, and Enrollment Management to ensure consistent quality and execution across the student experience. 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 Director 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)