Project Coordinator

Department Summary

Situated on 419 acres, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is enriched by the cultural diversity of the dynamic greater Los Angeles area, as well as the geographic advantages of Southern California. One of the world's preeminent public research universities, UCLA is an international leader in breadth and quality of academic, research, health care, wellness, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs, with more than 5,200 faculty members who teach approximately 47,500 students in the UCLA College and 12 professional schools.

UCLA is consistently ranked among the top institutions nationally for research funding, having generated $1.7 billion in research grants and contracts in the last fiscal year alone. The Information Technology Services (ITS) department at UCLA is a vital part of the university community, providing essential technology services and support to ensure the campus can effectively pursue its mission. It is UCLA's spirited tradition of thought leadership and commitment to excellence that enables an ambitious and resourceful approach to transforming our networked, ever-changing campus environment.

Position Summary

The Digital Spaces Department manages physical and virtual classrooms, specialized learning environments, and other learning environments (e.g., conference spaces, dormitories, dining halls, etc.). This team makes sure all spaces on campus are suitably equipped with functional and innovative technology that meets the needs of the educational experience and enables the world-class teaching and learning for which UCLA is internationally recognized. Members of this department also manage the installation and long-term management of display technology across the university.

The Project Coordinator will serve as the liaison and coordinate the AV/IT project installations for the general use classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, live event venues, digital signage, and other ITS-controlled projects under the direction of the Product Manager, AV/IT Solutions. The Project Coordinator will work closely with internal Digital Spaces teams, ITS departments, UCLA stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless product delivery.The Project Coordinator will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling IT projects and programs in service of the university's academic mission.

This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

3 years Experience working in audiovisual integration, project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Required) Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required) Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices. (Required) 5+ years Experience audiovisual integration, project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Preferred) Thorough knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. (Required) Ability to anticipate and assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. (Required) Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required) Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. (Required) Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. (Required) Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. (Required) Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required) Knowledge of most aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery. (Required) Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required) Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required) Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience. (Required) Bachelor's Degree Information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field. (Preferred) PgMP, PfMP, Agile Scrum, LEAN Six Sigma, ITIL, and/or OCM certification. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

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

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.0%

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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