Head of Programme Management

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Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills?

• Proven ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures and implement recommendations within guidelines?
• If you answered "YES" or "ABSOLUTELY YES" to the questions above, the Program Coordinator of the Pre-Health & Postbacc Programs may be the position for you.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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All application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring team for consideration. their materials will still be forwarded for consideration if requested by the hiring team. Application materials cannot be accepted outside of the jobs portal. Applications cannot be edited on an applicant's behalf. UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. Our department is a mission-driven academic unit dedicated to addressing the statewide physician shortage and diversifying the healthcare workforce. Our department serves as a critical pipeline for the next generation of medical professionals, offering high-impact educational pathways that span from early high school exposure to intensive postbacc preparation.
Positioned as a regional leader in healthcare education, the department operates at the intersection of academic rigor, clinical readiness, and health equity. We empower students from diverse backgrounds to overcome barriers to medical education through structured mentorship, strategic partnerships, and hands-on experiential learning.
The department manages a comprehensive portfolio of programs designed to meet students at every stage of their journey:
Pre-Health High School Summer Program: A Silicon Valley-based initiative for rising 10th-12th graders that provides early exposure to human biology, public health advocacy, and clinical simulations.
Structured, supportive environments for college graduates, featuring the Central Coast Cohort (focused on underrepresented populations in medicine) and the Silicon Valley Cohort (serving career changers and academic enhancers).
A flexible enrollment model for students targeting specific prerequisites and skill development.
Strategic Partnerships: Integration with UCLA Extension for core science curriculum and collaboration with industry professionals for MCAT prep and clinical simulations.
Our mission is to address healthcare professions shortages by preparing students from all backgrounds and foster a network of compassionate, skilled and and culturally responsive professionals advancing health equity. Staff and faculty within this department work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values innovation, student success, and the long-term goal of expanding access to medical careers across California.
Our mission is to prepare students for successful admission to medical school and meaningful careers in medicine - particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in the Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara regions. These students are uniquely positioned to return and serve their communities, helping to address the pressing shortage of healthcare professionals across California.
The Program Coordinator is the primary point of contact and person responsible for performing the administrative tasks necessary to support the participation of the faculty, administrators and students involved in this program.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Full-time, Fixed
Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, with occasional evenings and Saturdays as needed
Shift Includes: Day, Weekend
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Travel: Up to 25% of the time
45% - Outreach & Recruitment

Assists with outreach and communication to prospective students.
Supports shared inbox management and conducts personalized follow-up communication.
Aids in maintaining outreach materials, program application, and website content.
15% - Application & Admissions Operations

Assists with centralized application system workflows (e.g., Contributes to the development and setup of application cycles.
Programming of courses and programs setup in SIS (Student Information Systems) platforms such as Higher Reach and Campus Marketplace.
Supports coordination of cohort logistics, including scheduling, registration tracking, and student access.
Troubleshoots and tests SIS or scheduling issues and ensure accurate course and program programming.
Assist with HiR and web proofing.
Provide on-site presence during workshops (including some weekends), ensuring classrooms are open, set up, and facilities are secured after hours.
Manage room reservations, confirm space availability, and handle key management/instructor access.
Handles scheduling and programming of new courses.
program handbooks, guides) and assists in shaping internal documentation for workflows and applications.
Collects data and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Identifies areas for improvement (by conducting surveys, analyzing student performance data, and collaborating with faculty on assessment strategies.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Proficient in working with enterprise systems and the associated data such as data input, data retrieval (e.g. reports), and data analytics, with the ability to provide recommendations, decision support, and create plans based on data analysis findings.
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to analyze and interpret policies, procedures, and situations in a multi-faceted way and develop and implement creative recommendations and solutions within established guidelines.
Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat DC, video conference (i.e. Zoom), and database systems in the completion of work assignments.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to independently track and coordinate activities, set priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain superior service levels in a professional manner.
Demonstrated planning skills with the ability to understand and apply project management concepts and practices to oversee cross-functional projects, efforts, and tasks.
Writing skills sufficient to prepare concise, logical, and grammatically correct correspondence and documents, with an ability to carefully proofread and edit one's own work and the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds, using insight, tact, and diplomacy to facilitate reasonable outcomes in a manner that supports and advances the campus Principles of Community in all activities.
Demonstrated ability to employ diplomacy and empathy in customer service, which cultivates and maintains a positive interpersonal environment with internal and external clients.
Education focus in Education/Higher Education, Psychology, Public Health, STEM disciplines or a related field that provides perspective on student experience and pre-health career interests.
Knowledge of continuing education culture, current public education programs and trends, and experience working with adult students.
Experience and expertise in subject matter areas of prehealth fields.
Experience in marketing certificate programs and courses in adult continuing education environment.
Experience recruiting and coordinating instructors in an academic environment