UCLA · 3 hours ago
Program Director (Business, Leadership, & Management)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expUCLA is a leading provider of continuing and professional education, and they are seeking a Program Director for the Business, Leadership, & Management portfolio. The Director will provide strategic academic leadership, oversee program strategy and quality assurance, and manage a team to ensure alignment with institutional goals and community needs.
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Responsibilities
Provides data-informed strategic academic leadership for the Business, Leadership, & Management portfolio of programs within UCLA Extension, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission to maintain academic excellence, operational and fiscal efficiency, and responsiveness to workforce and community needs
Serves as the strategic business owner and final decision-maker of the assigned portfolio, overseeing program strategy, design and quality assurance, and instructor quality standards (implemented through Program Managers), and business development initiatives
Directly manages a team of Program Managers and Representatives and collaborates closely with cross divisional partners—including Academic Advising, Enrollment Management, Teaching & Learning, and Marketing—to ensure academic integrity, portfolio-level financial sustainability, and market responsiveness of all offerings
Accountable for portfolio revenue, margin, and enrollment targets
Qualification
Required
7–10 years Progressively responsible experience in academic program management or continuing education with demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and business growth
Experience and proven record of organizational management and leadership in program strategy, design, implementation, curriculum development, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs
Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students
Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends; Advanced knowledge of accredited and/or certificate program instruction and delivery methodologies, the organization, market and business strategies
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as a peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel. Specific strengths in building partnerships
Experience in an academic environment; Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts UNEX and programs
Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment
Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets and projects, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with institutional goals, including revenue, enrollment, student success, and equity targets
Experience managing a budget, fiscal controls, and expenditures
Ability to set portfolio level standards for instructional quality and approve instructor pools executed by Program Managers
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred
Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing
Master's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training
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Company
UCLA
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Funding
Current Stage
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
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
Clinical Trials Director
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