Project and Policy Analysis Supervisor

Department Summary

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics is home to a stellar team of national and international leaders in a wide range of cutting‑edge fields, including Bayesian methods, big data, causal inference, statistical computing, data science, functional data analysis, statistical genetics, hierarchical models, HIV/AIDS, image analysis, longitudinal data analysis, multivariate data, phylogeny, spatial statistics, survival analysis, and optimal design.

This powerhouse of expertise is dedicated to preparing critically thinking graduates with strong, highly marketable skills through our four biostatistics degree programs:
Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH), the Biostatistics; MPH in Biostatistics; MS in Biostatistics and PhD in Biostatistics.

The Department of Biostatistics is seeking a dynamic and self‑directed individual to grow their Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program during a pivotal phase. This is a highly independent position, overseeing day‑to‑day operations with attention to program growth, quality and efficiency. The incumbent plans, organizes, manages and evaluates all aspects of the MDSH program and other partnerships. The incumbent will develop and maintain strategy and sustainable workflows related to the admissions, marketing and communications, budgeting and finance, academics and programming, program monitoring and evaluation, and related student services.

The incumbent will supervise two full‑time staff and several part‑time student positions and work with the department, university administration and academic senate to carry out and apply policies and procedures. This position reports to the Program Director. Launched in fall 2023, the MDSH Program provides advanced training in data management, data analytics, statistical modeling, machine learning, and big data computing for public health professionals.

The program is designed for working professionals, with classes held remotely during the week, and in‑person one weekend a month at the UCLA campus. The ideal candidate will be familiar with UCLA systems and programming, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and be capable of developing operations and strategies to grow the MDSH program.

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 the UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a lead, supervisory or management role in an academic institution (Required)
• Demonstrated work experience with program development including planning, project management and implementation to accomplish broadly defined goals (Required)
• Experience coordinating academic courses, programs and/or events (Required)
• Experience identifying and implementing monitoring and evaluation approaches to further program quality and strategy (Required)
• Demonstrated marketing and communications experience including printing and production of materials (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, planning, budget preparation, control and monitoring/tracking expenses (Required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of university or higher education policies and procedures relating to accounting, purchasing, travel, academic & staff personnel, financial management and resource management (Required)
• Expertise in computer software applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Working knowledge of database programs (Required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail as well as ability to manage multiple projects (Required)
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with many diverse and multi‑cultural audiences at all levels and across UCLA and community partners (Required)
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative relationships and productive working…