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Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a cover letter with your application submission. Department Summary The Graduate Studies and Professional Programs Program Officer (Program Officer) provides admissions, student advising services, and operational support for the UCLA School of Law’s Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) and Executive Education (Exec Ed) programs to ensure an effective and smooth operation of both programs. Responsibilities include outreach to prospective students and participants about the MLS and Exec Ed program; advising prospective students/participants about admissions and enrollment requirements; advising current students of program requirements, policies, processes, and deadlines; responding to routine questions about the MLS and Exec Ed programs; administering MCLE credits for Exec Ed; and coordinating and executing small and medium-sized events to promote the programs operational activities. Position Summary The Graduate Studies and Professional Programs Program Officer (Program Officer) provides admissions, student advising services, and operational support for the UCLA School of Law’s Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) and Executive Education (Exec Ed) programs to ensure an effective and smooth operation of both programs. Responsibilities include outreach to prospective students and participants about the MLS and Exec Ed program; advising prospective students/participants about admissions and enrollment requirements; advising current students of program requirements, policies, processes, and deadlines; responding to routine questions about the MLS and Exec Ed programs; administering MCLE credits for Exec Ed; and coordinating and executing small and medium-sized events to promote the programs operational activities. . The Program Officer will provide significant support to the Director of Executive Education in the development of Executive Education programs. 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 Equivalent experience/training (Required) Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to make connections, work creatively, and act diplomatically with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a high-volume, time-sensitive work environment. (Required) Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and with limited direct supervision. (Required) Highly effective oral communication skills and ability to present information in a manner that is appropriate for an academic environment. (Required) Excellent writing skills to draft correspondence, memos, reports, promotional materials, and informational documents that are clear, logical, and concise. (Required) Ability to adapt to a changing work environment as a part of growing programs. (Required) Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think creatively to solve problems and develop solutions. (Required) Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population including Faculty, Staff, Students and members of the public. (Required) Knowledge of University processes & procedures. Prior experience advising students. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience (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. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Ability to work on site. Frequency is dependent on needs of the program with an average of two day per week. (Required) Ability to travel and work outside of office hours occasionally in order to participate in occasional evening and weekend events. Schedule Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and/or occasional nights/weekends Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40894146