University of California Los Angeles
Program Manager
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Summary
The Executive Education Program Manager is responsible for the development and administration of residential management development programs for UCLA's Office of Executive Education Programs (EE). The Incumbent is responsible for program development, client relations, financial analysis and management, faculty relations, and logistical implementation of a portfolio of approximately 12-18 custom and open enrollment executive education programs per year, serving approximately 700 executive-level participants annually. The Executive Education Program Manager works independently, employing strategic analysis to take actions and make decisions that support EE's long-term goals. S/he is responsible for the creation of an optimal learning environment for participants and an optimal teaching environment for faculty. Responsibilities include: The design and implementation of open-enrollment and custom executive programs, including determination of educational goals and development of program curriculum. Assess the effectiveness of faculty. Provide strategic analysis of UCLA's Executive Education Programs in relation to competitors by conducting research on competitors and competitive programming. Price programs, considering revenues, margins, marketplace potential, and competition. Administer and execute all details associated with program implementation. Professionally represent UCLA Executive Education at meetings with corporate executives and sponsors, professional groups, and faculty to discuss new and continuing programs. Inspect, visit, and develop potential program sites. Implement cost-effective processes. Understand the tenets of adult learning theory and provide analysis and input into curriculum and program design that improves the learning experience and enhances the reputation of UCLA Anderson. Form strategic partnerships with appropriate organizations. Independently and effectively handle problems related to programs, faculty, and participants and systematize the solution and problem-solving process for future occurrences. Develop and oversee financial budgets. Analyze costs, make and implement budgetary changes, and manage financial performance for portfolio of programs. Prepare and administer program budgets, with overall profit and loss, revenue and expense responsibility. Implement procedures to increase group and program revenue and net income. Achieve financial targets for all programs. Evaluate the profitability potential of prospective programs and find ways to improve financial performance with effective program budgeting. Ability to attend offsite client programs and client meetings at local, out-of-state, and international locations. The Program Manager is expected to work independently, under minimal supervision. S/he reports to the Associate Director of Programs and Operations and is expected to approach the Associate Director if specific guidance is required. The Program Manager has a partner relationship with the Account Director(s) and Sales team and works closely with the Assistant Dean. As part of his/her duties, the Program Manager may oversee specific tasks of the Program Coordinator and manage a team of student assistants to execute program implementation. 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
2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Proven experience in organizing, planning, and executing small and large-scale complex projects, events, programs, workshops, and conferences, including program implementation and logistics. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of program budget creation, budget management, financial analysis, and financial reporting. (Required) Strong proficiency using various hardware and software programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, electronic calendaring system, Internet, contact management software, travel and entertainment reimbursement software, and database. (Required) Skill in negotiating and coordinating programs by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. (Required) Knowledge of continuing education, executive training, professional development and/or Executive Education programs. (Preferred) Skill in writing routine business correspondence and reports. (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with members of corporate and professional organizations, faculty and university constituents, and program participants. (Required) Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills. (Required) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently. (Required) Ability to conduct professional negotiations with suppliers. (Required) Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills. (Required) Ability to travel to both domestic and foreign destinations on EE business. (Required) Ability to work in stressful, demanding situations while keeping customer service orientation. (Required) Skill in leading teams and working as part of a team to manage projects and events. (Required) Ability to work with faculty on academic issues and translate into operations. (Required) Ability to treat information confidentially. (Required) Ability to work evenings and weekends, both at the University and remote locations. (Required) Ability to analyze competitive markets and create marketing ideas and processes. (Required) Public speaking ability to make oral presentations to corporate executives. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to design management development programs. (Required) Demonstrated experience in coordinating and moderating corporate client meetings. (Required) Skill in supervising student assistants. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field. (Required) 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. Schedule
Standard hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description
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The Executive Education Program Manager is responsible for the development and administration of residential management development programs for UCLA's Office of Executive Education Programs (EE). The Incumbent is responsible for program development, client relations, financial analysis and management, faculty relations, and logistical implementation of a portfolio of approximately 12-18 custom and open enrollment executive education programs per year, serving approximately 700 executive-level participants annually. The Executive Education Program Manager works independently, employing strategic analysis to take actions and make decisions that support EE's long-term goals. S/he is responsible for the creation of an optimal learning environment for participants and an optimal teaching environment for faculty. Responsibilities include: The design and implementation of open-enrollment and custom executive programs, including determination of educational goals and development of program curriculum. Assess the effectiveness of faculty. Provide strategic analysis of UCLA's Executive Education Programs in relation to competitors by conducting research on competitors and competitive programming. Price programs, considering revenues, margins, marketplace potential, and competition. Administer and execute all details associated with program implementation. Professionally represent UCLA Executive Education at meetings with corporate executives and sponsors, professional groups, and faculty to discuss new and continuing programs. Inspect, visit, and develop potential program sites. Implement cost-effective processes. Understand the tenets of adult learning theory and provide analysis and input into curriculum and program design that improves the learning experience and enhances the reputation of UCLA Anderson. Form strategic partnerships with appropriate organizations. Independently and effectively handle problems related to programs, faculty, and participants and systematize the solution and problem-solving process for future occurrences. Develop and oversee financial budgets. Analyze costs, make and implement budgetary changes, and manage financial performance for portfolio of programs. Prepare and administer program budgets, with overall profit and loss, revenue and expense responsibility. Implement procedures to increase group and program revenue and net income. Achieve financial targets for all programs. Evaluate the profitability potential of prospective programs and find ways to improve financial performance with effective program budgeting. Ability to attend offsite client programs and client meetings at local, out-of-state, and international locations. The Program Manager is expected to work independently, under minimal supervision. S/he reports to the Associate Director of Programs and Operations and is expected to approach the Associate Director if specific guidance is required. The Program Manager has a partner relationship with the Account Director(s) and Sales team and works closely with the Assistant Dean. As part of his/her duties, the Program Manager may oversee specific tasks of the Program Coordinator and manage a team of student assistants to execute program implementation. 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
2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Proven experience in organizing, planning, and executing small and large-scale complex projects, events, programs, workshops, and conferences, including program implementation and logistics. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of program budget creation, budget management, financial analysis, and financial reporting. (Required) Strong proficiency using various hardware and software programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, electronic calendaring system, Internet, contact management software, travel and entertainment reimbursement software, and database. (Required) Skill in negotiating and coordinating programs by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of data. (Required) Knowledge of continuing education, executive training, professional development and/or Executive Education programs. (Preferred) Skill in writing routine business correspondence and reports. (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with members of corporate and professional organizations, faculty and university constituents, and program participants. (Required) Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills. (Required) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently. (Required) Ability to conduct professional negotiations with suppliers. (Required) Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills. (Required) Ability to travel to both domestic and foreign destinations on EE business. (Required) Ability to work in stressful, demanding situations while keeping customer service orientation. (Required) Skill in leading teams and working as part of a team to manage projects and events. (Required) Ability to work with faculty on academic issues and translate into operations. (Required) Ability to treat information confidentially. (Required) Ability to work evenings and weekends, both at the University and remote locations. (Required) Ability to analyze competitive markets and create marketing ideas and processes. (Required) Public speaking ability to make oral presentations to corporate executives. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to design management development programs. (Required) Demonstrated experience in coordinating and moderating corporate client meetings. (Required) Skill in supervising student assistants. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field. (Required) 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. Schedule
Standard hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_2776
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