Job Description

Department Summary


The UCLA International Institute educates students, supports scholarship on the world at UCLA and serves as a campus and community resource.With a history dating back to 1958, the Institute is the central hub for global and area studies on campus. Its more than 27 centers and programs support innovative multidisciplinary research on specific world regions and pressing global issues. Its rigorous academic programs offer degrees in global studies, international development, global health, international migration and diverse regions and countries of the world.The UCLA International Institute is directed by a senior management team led by the Vice Provost for International Studies and Global Engagement, two Associate Vice Provosts and two Assistant Vice Provosts.The Office of the Vice Provost develops and implements UCLA?s global strategy, manages the university?s partnership agreements with foreign educational and research institutions, and represents UCLA to international constituencies and organizations.

Position Summary

The incumbent will serve as the Administrator for the International Institute's Center for Buddhist Studies, reporting directly to the Center Director. Responsibilities will cover major areas of Program Administration; Office Management; Program Development; Outreach and Fund Raising Activities; and Budgetary Oversight.

The UCLA International Institute operates an extraordinarily complex program as it educates students, supports scholarship on the world at UCLA and serves as a campus and community resource. The Institute is the central hub for global and area studies on campus with more than 25 centers, Institutes and programs supporting innovative multidisciplinary research on specific world regions and pressing global issues. Come join us in a workplace that fosters teamwork and supports the continued excellence of the International Institute.

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

• Skill in planning, preparation, and administration of budgets with multiple fund sources. (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of contract and grant procedures and practices. (Preferred)

• Strong organizational skills to set priorities and work effectively toward Center goals and objectives. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to work with library systems and liaise with staff librarians (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate events such as seminars, workshops, colloquia, and student outreach. (Required)

• Ability to administer student fellowship programs. (Required)

• Cultural sensitivity to manage working relations with diverse individuals and institutions (Required)

• Strong English writing and editing skills for preparing grammatically correct contract and grant proposal sections, reports, correspondence, and other documents. (Required)

• Strong oral communication skills to obtain and convey information clearly and to interact with individuals at various levels professionally and diplomatically. (Required)

• Ability to maintain and develop websites and web applications (Required)

• Skill in performing against deadlines with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. (Required)

• Skill in operating personal computers utilizing Windows in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Demonstrated interest in research in Buddhist Studies (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Schedule


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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