Program Director, Entertainment Studies – (Req. 39753)

Excelling in quality, innovation, and impact, 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 professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of traditional, nontraditional, domestic, international, professional, and continuing education students throughout and beyond Los Angeles.

Under the direct supervision of the Department Director, CE III, the Program Director shares academic and administrative responsibility for the development, implementation, marketing, fiscal management, ongoing evaluation, academic quality and supervision of the 11 certificate programs and 4 specializations in the fields of Film, Television and Music in the Entertainment Studies programs.

The incumbent is responsible for the administration of self-supporting cost centers that generate approximately $5M annually and 8,000 enrollments. The incumbent monitors changing trends in Film, Television and Music, and forms partnerships to implement area of expertise initiatives. The incumbent will manage the many existing industry relationships with entertainment companies, studios, guilds and professional facilities. In efforts to expand and reach underserved communities, responsibilities will include statewide and local outreach efforts.

The incumbent serves as a member of various ad hoc committees and task forces convened at the discretion of the Director and/or the Dean’s Office. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership, excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm for UCLA Extension’s public service educational mission. The incumbent also represents the institution and the department in a number of regional networks and professional associations related to the education field.

Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s 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. Please visit our website dedicated to our AEDI efforts as an organization: https://www.uclaextension.edu/about/equity-diversity-inclusion

Required:

• Master’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant entertainment industry experience.
• Experience in supervision, including experience in evaluating effectiveness against job standards, administer discipline and organizing workflow. Skill in managing, directing and motivating personnel with diverse experience and strengths in a complex setting.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required.
• Experience in an academic environment
• Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment.
• Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing
• Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats.
• Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population.
• Experience creating and managing a budget, management of fiscal controls, expenditures, and cost analysis.

Preferred:

• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Entertainment Studies.
• Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Entertainment Studies.

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