Learning Centers Coordinator

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs supports students from admission to graduation and beyond, spanning personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment.

Residential Life, a Student Affairs department within On-Campus Housing, works closely with Housing and Hospitality Services (HHS) to provide affordable housing and enhance student opportunities for academic success, community building, personal growth, and leadership development.

About the role

Within Residential Life, the Learning Centers team focuses on enriching the residential academic, study, and creative experience. The team oversees the Sunset Learning Center, De Neve Multimedia Learning Center, De Neve Studio, Maker Space, and Gaming Lounge.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Digital Services, the Learning Centers Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of Learning Center operations, programs, events, and resources that provide enriching opportunities for UCLA students to build community and enhance their university experience. The position coordinates large-scale initiatives including Concerts on the Hill, WeMake - Maker Fair, Tech Fair, Film Fest, and Bruin Day activations.

The Learning Centers Coordinator supervises and provides onboarding and ongoing training for a team of three student interns who support programming that promotes students' academic success, wellness, creativity, and community engagement. The role fosters and maintains partnerships with campus departments and faculty to strengthen collaboration among Residential Life, Academic units, First-Year Experience, and other Student Affairs departments.

The position assesses student interests and emerging trends related to study spaces, creative engagement, wellness, and community building; develops communications and resources for residents; and collaborates with colleagues and student interns to identify programs and initiatives that meet student needs. The Learning Centers Coordinator also supports Learning Center operations, including the Maker Space, Gaming Lounge, and other departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of Learning Center operations, programs, events, and resources.
• Coordinate large-scale initiatives such as Concerts on the Hill, WeMake - Maker Fair, Tech Fair, Film Fest, and Bruin Day activations.
• Supervise, onboard, and train a team of three student interns supporting programming for academic success, wellness, creativity, and community engagement.
• Foster and maintain partnerships with campus departments and faculty to strengthen collaboration among Residential Life, Academic units, First-Year Experience, and other Student Affairs departments.
• Assess student interests and emerging trends related to study spaces, creative engagement, wellness, and community building.
• Develop communications and resources for residents.
• Collaborate with colleagues and student interns to identify and implement programs and initiatives that meet student needs.
• Support Learning Center operations, including the Maker Space, Gaming Lounge, and other departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, prepare and deliver professional presentations, explain complex ideas to diverse audiences, build consensus, and influence decision-making. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with individuals from various social, cultural, economic, educational backgrounds, and professional rank in a high-volume, continuous contact setting to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. (Required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and a theoretical understanding of Residential Life, student development, and community development. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record-keeping procedures to monitor budgets, authorize expenditures, and recommend budget priorities. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and manage large and small-scale programs and events. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to implement student-facing programs from start to finish. (Required)
• Organizational skills to work effectively within a complex, rapidly changing environment to simultaneously manage a wide range of active projects and responsibilities with frequently changing priorities and deadlines. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and complete assignments, set priorities, and allocate resources with minimal direction in a constantly changing environment. (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple administrative and student governmental priorities. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of University protocols, procedures, and policies regarding programming, event-management, and liability. (Preferred)
• Skill at using web-based applications and systems to manage information, programs, and data tracking. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• Master's degree. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse."

Schedule

8:00am–5:00pm

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Benefits

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