Academic Programs Coordinator

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of administrative experience at a higher education institution, preferably within the School of Nursing or directly affiliated academic unit.
• Demonstrated success managing UCLA academic systems, including Bruin Learn, CCLE, and campus academic policy databases.
• Demonstrated analyze skills to manage applicant, student, and alumni data for reporting purposes for program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-departmentally with various units and entities, both internally (i.e. Student Services, Admissions and Recruitment, the Financial Aid Director, Faculty, Human Resources, Business Office.) and externally (with UCLA DGE, UCLA Registrar’s Office, UCLA Financial Aid, UCLA Legal Office and Risk Management, UCLA Health, UCLA CENTER for Nursing Excellence, and various healthcare facilities including the VA, Cedars-Sinai, and Kaiser Permanente) to ensure optimal student support, program management, and program implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge drafting and executing Affiliation Agreements between UCLA and clinical sites for clinical placements. This requires the ability to work with legal and risk professionals and have an understanding of complex medical and legal language.
• Established ongoing relationships with faculty, academic committee members, and program directors.
• Demonstrated experience participating in accreditation processes and writing accreditation reports for BRN, CCNE, or similar regulatory bodies.
• Prioritize knowledge of School of Nursing’s faculty workflows, curriculum planning cadence, and student accommodations framework (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated familiarity with curriculum development, academic policy, and student support systems.

Benefits

The Academic Programs Coordinator at UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing is eligible for the University of California benefit package which includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities