Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants
SEIS Dean approved role on 04/23/2026 and funding has been approved
Resume and Cover letter are required
The position is primarily a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at UCLA. However, candidates who reside outside commuting distance may request consideration for fully remote work.
Department Summary
The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at UCLA is a leader in educational assessment and evaluation. Housed within CRESST, the ELPA21 program focuses on developing tailored assessment frameworks for English learners. This project leverages CRESST's expertise in research and innovation to create assessments that are both scientifically validated and highly effective in measuring language proficiency.
Position Summary
The Implementation Project Coordinator at ELPA21 is an Assessment Design department role designed to support all aspects of test development and delivery, reporting to the Senior Manager of Assessment Design. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, planning, collecting, analyzing, and creating documentation to align with ELPA21's vision; collecting and assembling information to develop project documents, statements of work, and requirements in support of item design, refinement, and test delivery; assisting the Assessment Design team in editing reports and assisting with preliminary analyses of client needs, creating and maintaining descriptive project reports, including test delivery volume and annual user survey data. The incumbent will manage virtual meeting planning and coordination of client attendance, and facilitate communication with clients. The Implementation Project Coordinator will serve as liaison between clients, vendors, and the CRESST Business Office to facilitate recruitment, event requirements, event delivery and outputs, and will coordinate with internal stakeholders to support organizational goals.
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
• 2-5 Years experience as a project coordinator, administrative assistant, or executive assistant (Preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of being clear, direct, and concise. (Required)
• Demonstrated organizational skills with successful experience in coordinating the activities of a busy and productive department, coupled with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems as they arise. (Required)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion in decision-making. (Required)
• Skill in proofreading and editing both draft and final copy for grammar, syntax, and spelling to ensure that all final documents are error-free. (Required)
• Shows the capacity for efficient task management and execution and excellent time management skills, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, and goals are met promptly. (Required)
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems; embraces incremental improvements in workflow and process efficiency. (Required)
• .Knowledge in using new technologies to enhance work efficiency and productivity (Required)
• Ability to pay attention to details without losing sight of the bigger picture, ensuring thoroughness in all tasks. (Required)
• Familiarity with K-12 education and/or federal programs, including English learner programs. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with project management software, such as Monday.com, Notion, or another similar product. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or relevent experience (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.
• E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
• 20% Travel to educational sites and conferences in and outside CA to represent ELPA21 as required at the request of the supervisor.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Blank%20Assistant%202%20(TBD_941323)
SEIS Dean approved role on 04/23/2026 and funding has been approved
Resume and Cover letter are required
The position is primarily a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at UCLA. However, candidates who reside outside commuting distance may request consideration for fully remote work.
Department Summary
The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at UCLA is a leader in educational assessment and evaluation. Housed within CRESST, the ELPA21 program focuses on developing tailored assessment frameworks for English learners. This project leverages CRESST's expertise in research and innovation to create assessments that are both scientifically validated and highly effective in measuring language proficiency.
Position Summary
The Implementation Project Coordinator at ELPA21 is an Assessment Design department role designed to support all aspects of test development and delivery, reporting to the Senior Manager of Assessment Design. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, planning, collecting, analyzing, and creating documentation to align with ELPA21's vision; collecting and assembling information to develop project documents, statements of work, and requirements in support of item design, refinement, and test delivery; assisting the Assessment Design team in editing reports and assisting with preliminary analyses of client needs, creating and maintaining descriptive project reports, including test delivery volume and annual user survey data. The incumbent will manage virtual meeting planning and coordination of client attendance, and facilitate communication with clients. The Implementation Project Coordinator will serve as liaison between clients, vendors, and the CRESST Business Office to facilitate recruitment, event requirements, event delivery and outputs, and will coordinate with internal stakeholders to support organizational goals.
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
• 2-5 Years experience as a project coordinator, administrative assistant, or executive assistant (Preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of being clear, direct, and concise. (Required)
• Demonstrated organizational skills with successful experience in coordinating the activities of a busy and productive department, coupled with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems as they arise. (Required)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion in decision-making. (Required)
• Skill in proofreading and editing both draft and final copy for grammar, syntax, and spelling to ensure that all final documents are error-free. (Required)
• Shows the capacity for efficient task management and execution and excellent time management skills, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, and goals are met promptly. (Required)
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems; embraces incremental improvements in workflow and process efficiency. (Required)
• .Knowledge in using new technologies to enhance work efficiency and productivity (Required)
• Ability to pay attention to details without losing sight of the bigger picture, ensuring thoroughness in all tasks. (Required)
• Familiarity with K-12 education and/or federal programs, including English learner programs. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with project management software, such as Monday.com, Notion, or another similar product. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or relevent experience (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.
• E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.
• 20% Travel to educational sites and conferences in and outside CA to represent ELPA21 as required at the request of the supervisor.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Blank%20Assistant%202%20(TBD_941323)
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