Academic Coordinator III, Educational Leadership Program

Academic Coordinator III, Educational Leadership Program

Salary range: $106,732 - $189,672 (See Table 36)

Position overview

Ed&IS is a vibrant intellectual community with an emphasis on issues of urban education and equity in education. The Educational Leadership Program (ELP), a self-supporting Ed.D. degree program within the Department of Education, is committed to promoting innovative and change-oriented educational leaders. ELP strives to hone students' theoretical and practical knowledge about pre-K – 16 educational topics and about leadership. The program is committed to educating practitioners who can improve equity, access, and outcomes for all students.

Levels of supervision received

Work is assigned directly by the ELP Director. Financial support provided by the Director of Business Administration. Incumbent independently prioritizes and completes ongoing tasks following established ELP guidelines and School/University policies. Under general supervision, the incumbent independently prioritizes, plans, and executes ongoing work, exercising sound judgment in decision-making and problem-solving. Established ELP guidelines, as well as School and University policies, serve as the primary framework for operations. The role requires discretion in handling complex, sensitive, and confidential matters.

Description of position

The Academic Coordinator III for the Educational Leadership Program (ELP) supports the program's mission through leadership in admissions, partnerships, evaluation, and external engagement. The position reviews applications and supports admissions screening processes; cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships; conducts research related to Educational Leadership with the purpose to improve curricular offerings for students; pursues and develops grant proposals to secure external funding; and designs and facilitates workshops, particularly in restorative justice, within UCLA and across the greater Los Angeles community. The role advances equity-centered leadership development while strengthening ELP's programmatic growth, community presence, and resource development.

Core responsibilities

A. Programmatic/Implementation/Management

• Provide strategic leadership to advance program design, implementation, and continuous improvement aligned with ELP's mission and equity-centered goals.

• Lead the integration and application of restorative justice principles within curriculum, professional learning, and program structures.

• Apply design-based and participatory methodologies to support innovation and the development of responsive, practice-based workshops.

• Oversee and manage complex initiatives, including coordinating across stakeholders, and ensuring accountability for outcomes.

• Exercise independent judgment in managing competing priorities, ensuring timely execution of high-impact work, and aligning efforts with institutional and development goals.

B. Community Engagement

• Build, sustain, and strategically leverage relationships with schools, districts, community organizations, sponsors, industry partners, government agencies, and the University of California system.

• Lead outreach efforts that expand ELP's presence and impact across the greater Los Angeles region and beyond.

• Facilitate and lead professional learning experiences, including workshops grounded in restorative justice and equity-centered leadership.

• Communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences, fostering collaboration and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.

C. Data and Evaluation

• Lead and contribute to program design, policy, and practice activities in Educational Leadership.

• Utilize data to assess program effectiveness, support continuous improvement, and guide strategic decision-making.

• Identify funding opportunities and support the Director in the development of competitive grant proposals to secure external resources.

• Manage reporting, analysis, and dissemination of program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

• Utilize technology and administrative systems to support data tracking, and project management.

Other requirements – Applies to all positions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

• This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Ability to work weekends if necessary, drive to various school sites on a regular basis.

• Ability to work responsibly and accurately with detailed information including financial data and calculations, contract clauses and performance dates, and other numeric narrative information.

• Ability to conduct effective small group meetings with project support staff to plan, schedule, and coordinate workflow.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in K–12 and/or higher education settings, with the ability to navigate complex institutional environments and lead across organizational boundaries.

• Proven ability to build, sustain, and strategically leverage relationships with sponsors, industry partners, government agencies, the University of California system, and other academic institutions.

• Deep understanding of restorative justice principles and experience applying restorative and relational approaches within educational or organizational contexts.

• Experience with design-based and/or participatory methodologies to support innovation, continuous improvement, and equity-centered program development.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information, present persuasive arguments, and engage in strategic negotiation to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively while also working independently, exercising sound judgment, managing competing priorities, and ensuring timely completion of high-impact initiatives.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.

• Experience overseeing projects or initiatives, including setting priorities, managing timelines, and ensuring accountability across multiple stakeholders.

• Proficiency in using technology and systems to support program operations, including advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools; preferred or ability to quickly learn.

Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of leadership practice aligned with equity-centered and restorative approaches in educational settings.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading equity-centered and restorative justice initiatives at the school, district, or higher education level.

• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for adult learners, particularly in leadership development or organizational change.

• Record of securing external funding through successful grant writing and management of funded projects.

• Experience working within or alongside large public university systems, particularly the University of California.

• Demonstrated success in building and sustaining community-engaged partnerships across diverse educational and community contexts.

Application requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Self-Statement/Cover Letter
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
• The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
• Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
• Expand our reach as a global university
• Enhance our research and creative activities
• Elevate how we teach
• Become a more effective institution
• Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
• Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Sample Publications (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

3 letters of recommendation