UCLA · 1 day ago
Pedo SPICE- PD Program Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$29/hr - $56/hrUCLA is seeking a Program Manager for the CARE PD program, which aims to enhance pediatric dentistry services in underserved communities. The Program Manager will oversee the implementation and management of a federal grant, coordinating resources and promoting strategic goals to prepare pediatric dentists for leadership roles.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the management, coordination, and implementation of a federal grant to advance the development of the CARE PD program
Independently provide high-level project support to the Project Director
Recommend, implement, and monitor metrics for quantifying operational and clinical initiatives
Implement goals of the grant, promote the strategic vision of the training programs, and coordinate academic, clinical, and community resources
Develop and institute innovative programs that incorporate up to date promising practices and collaborate with other primary care providers
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated project management and excellent organization skills. Ability to integrate activities of an academic and clinical program. Able to anticipate information needed by others as situations and projects develop and exercise proper judgment on when to escalate to higher level management
Ability to establish productive working relationships with all levels of organization staff and faculty; ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work with staff, faculty, students, and interface with other departments
Superior written and verbal communication skills to convey information with accuracy and diplomacy; excellent strong writing, editing and proofreading skills are required
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate and present a positive image to various publics
Demonstrated skill to work independently, prioritize tasks, analyze needs, develop and implement solutions in a timely and effective manner
Demonstrated proficiency using a PC or Mac to perform word processing and database management projects with speed and accuracy using Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT. Ability to learn new software programs and to instruct others when needed
Demonstrated strong skills in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence such as memoranda and standard letters to faculty, sections, and other University and community personnel
Ability to maintain confidentiality of section communications and faculty and resident files
Ability to prepare budgets and produce well-written and supported budget justifications
Demonstrated skill in organizing and planning administrative events involving on- and off-campus constituents
Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding time frames
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area/or equivalent experience/training
Availability to work alternative hours as needed to complete assignments with a specific deadline
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of the UCLA Academic Personnel and fiscal Policies, forms and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of fund management, and contracts and grants policy and procedures
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Company
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Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
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Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
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