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UCLA/Hebrew University Research Exchange Coordinator

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $26.92/Hr. - USD $50.86/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 20, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter are Required.


Department Summary

The UCLA Department of Social Welfare offers the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) and a Ph.D. in Social Welfare. Joint degrees offer an even broader range of skill and expertise development. An undergraduate B.A. in Public Affairs, Minor in Public Affairs, and Minor in Gerontology are also available.The UCLA Department of Social Welfare's research and teaching guide policy makers, shape practice and programs in such areas as welfare, aging, health care, mental health, children and families, and long-term support. UCLA Social Welfare faculty members are committed to placing their knowledge at the service of communities and empowering the disadvantaged and the vulnerable.The Master of Social Welfare is a two-year period of full-time study program (6 quarters) merging theory, leadership, and research with generalist and specialized practicums of practice. Our curriculum is comprised of coursework and two separate year-long field placement components with social work agencies that allows our students to actualize what they are learning in the classroom, providing holistic, integrated experiences.The Ph.D. in Social Welfare is a national leader in educating the next generation of social welfare scholars. Whether your interest is in service delivery or scholarly research, you will design your own advanced education aimed at pursuing your own intellectual interests.The B.A. in Public Affairs offers an in-depth and engaged educational experience with a clear public service ethos. Drawing from UCLA Luskin's expansive resources in Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Urban Planning, the major combines critical thinking, social science methodology, and experiential learning, connecting the dots between theory and action. The Minor in Public Affairs teaches students the skills of policy analysis and exposes them to the many issues facing today's policymakers and opinion leaders.
Position Summary

This position will play a critical role in furthering the Hebrew University/ UCLA School Safety research exchange through coordinating meetings and events, annual conference, assisting team members, and supporting daily activities. The EOC will report directly to the PI's of the School Safety Exchange to coordinate all event planning, office management, purchasing, and volunteer/ student worker tasks. Job duties include: *Coordinating all pre-event and onsite logistics related to administrative meetings, lectures, events, and major meetings held at UCLA and at outside venues including but not limited to arranging speaker travel and reimbursements, securing venues and arranging catering and lodging for all participants. This also includes onsite coordination during events such as event set-up and take-down, monitoring guest check-in, troubleshooting audio/visual equipment, and supporting guests. *Coordinating administrative and financial-related tasks. The coordinator will work with faculty, staff, and students to prepare travel arrangements, reimbursements, purchases, and complete the quarterly ledger reconciliation. *Support the centers' office management tasks such as space functionality, organization and repairs. This will include the management of the projects inventory of supplies, technology, equipment, office space and keys. *Monitor, maintain, and initiate research subcontracts with research partners in Los Angeles. * The EOC will help assign tasks and train volunteers and student employees to meet the project events and operational needs.


Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Skilled in scheduling and managing logistics for events including lecturers and conferences. (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of UCLA procurement and reimbursement systems including BruinBuy and Concur (Preferred)
  • Accounting skills sufficient to check expenditures on financial ledgers (Preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with event speakers, event attendees, partners, faculty, staff, and students. (Required)
  • Written communication skills to prepare concise, logical, and grammatically correct emails and other communication pieces. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of web-based event registration, communication, and management systems, such as Eventbrite. (Preferred)
  • Ability to both take direction and work independently with minimal direction (Required)
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively and complete assignments in a timely manner amid conflicting demands, multiple deadlines, competing requirements, and changing priorities. (Required)
  • Demonstrated skill in prioritizing tasks and assigning appropriate work to others. (Preferred)
  • Working knowledge of computer systems (Windows environment), Microsoft Office's basic suite, and web-based collaboration tools including Excel, Word, Google Drive, Google Apps and Airtable. (Required)
  • Positively represent the Hebrew University/ UCLA School safety research project with professionalism to the UCLA, L.A., communities and beyond (Required)
  • Patience when working with researchers, community partners, and high school youth who speak primarily Arabic, Hebrew, English, and Spanish. (Required)

  • 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.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

  • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    99-Policy Covered
    Complete Position Description

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