Portfolio Director - Engineering Job at Strategic Employment Partners (SEP), Los Angeles, CA

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  • Strategic Employment Partners (SEP)
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Portfolio Director (Engineering) - UCLA Extension

Department Summary:

UCLA Extension (UNEX) is one of the top providers of continuing and professional education in the United States, offering programs and classes to more than 50,000 students per year through approximately 4,500 classes and certificate programs to meet the needs of traditional, nontraditional, domestic, international, professional, and continuing education students throughout and beyond Los Angeles. Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UNEX guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs, the Academic Program/Portfolio Director shall perform the following roles and responsibilities:

  • Share academic and administrative responsibility for the development, ongoing evaluation, academic quality, and supervision of the courses, certificates, specializations, and xOpen seminars in an academic portfolio;
  • Monitor changing trends relevant to this portfolio, and forms partnerships to implement area of expertise initiatives;
  • Manage the many existing industry relationships with relevant companies and professionals with the primary goal of building offerings and revenue growth for the Division;
  • Reach underserved communities through statewide and local outreach efforts;
  • Serve as a member of various ad-hoc committees and task forces convened at the discretion of the Director and/or the Dean's Office;
  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership, excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for UCLA Extension's public service educational mission; and
  • Represent the institution and the portfolio in a number of regional networks and professional associations related to the education field

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs;
  • Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students;
  • Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends;
  • Knowledge of accredited and/or certificate program instruction, delivery methodologies, the organization, and market and business strategies;
  • Experience with or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats;
  • Ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, and local district, county, and state personnel;
  • Specific strengths in building partnerships;
  • Advanced knowledge of functional area, and how work impacts programs;
  • Experience managing a budget, fiscal controls, and expenditures;
  • Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills;
  • Knowledge and facility with computers, including word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment;
  • Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population; and
  • Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Salary & Compensation:

  • Budgeted pay scale: $76,200 - $151,507 annually
  • Full salary range: $76,200 - $158,800 annually

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