Program Director; Humanities & Social Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 3-days per week on site. For more information, please consult the hiring manager.

Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 3-days per week on site. For more information, please consult the hiring manager.

This position will be working from UCLA Downtown in Downtown LA (433 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013).

Excelling in quality, innovation, and impact, UCLA Extension (UCLAx) 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.

Shape the future of lifelong learning and workforce development at UCLA Extension.

UCLA Extension seeks a strategic and innovative Program Director for Humanities & Social Sciences to lead a diverse portfolio spanning Humanities, Social Sciences, Journalism, Creative & Professional Writing, Editing & Publishing, and General Education.

This leadership role will drive portfolio growth, academic excellence, and market relevance by developing programs that connect humanities and social sciences disciplines to emerging workforce needs.

The Director will expand pathways in areas such as communication, storytelling, ethical leadership, intercultural competence, civic engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative problem‑solving through certificates, microcredentials, and professional education programs.

The successful candidate will advance global learning, foster community and civic engagement, build strategic partnerships, and ensure programs remain competitive and impactful for domestic and international learners. This is a unique opportunity to shape innovative educational experiences that support career success, lifelong learning, and meaningful participation in an increasingly interconnected world.

• Lead strategy, growth, and academic quality for UCLA Extension's Humanities & Social Sciences portfolio.
• Develop workforce‑aligned programs that translate liberal arts skills into in‑demand professional competencies.
• Advance global learning, intercultural communication, and workforce readiness.
• Drive enrollment, revenue growth, and portfolio sustainability.
• Champion civic engagement, public dialogue, and community resilience.
• Build partnerships across UCLA, industry, nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing team.
• Expand access for diverse, underserved, and international learners.

• 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.

• 7 - 10 years Progressively responsible experience in academic program management or continuing education with demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and business growth. (Required)
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs. (Required)
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal,…