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Program Director, Bruin Guardian Scholars

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
$62,700.00/Yr. - $121,300.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Oct 24, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a resume and cover letter. Department Summary The Bruin Resource Center (BRC) is a department under Student Affairs that houses a number of identity-based campus centers and programs. The BRC provides support to different student communities, including students who have been part of the foster care and probation systems, students who are undocumented or a part of mixed-status families, parenting students and students who are taking care of other dependents such as siblings, students in recovery, students were formerly incarcerated or impacted by the carceral system, and students who have experienced homelessness or house-lessness. Position Summary The Bruin Guardian Scholars Program Director (PD) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and oversight of the Bruin Guardian Scholars Program (BGS). The BGS program supports the academic wellness, professional development and overall wellbeing of UCLA students that have had experiences with foster care and/or homelessness. Utilizing strengths-based frameworks grounded in social justice, the Program Director will provide clinical case management supports to students, referrals to on and off campus partners, and supervision to undergraduate and graduate level program interns. The incumbent will also oversee the larger administrative functions of the program such as working collaboratively with donors and development, managing budgets and expenditures, as well as planning and implementing programs for students. The Program Director sets goals that align with the mission of the department and of Student Affairs as a whole, while assuming responsibility for the successes and failures of the BGS program, establishing and prioritizing short- and long-term goals for the program, and identifying measurable outcomes for the programs' implementation, growth, and assessment. This includes participation in the development of organizational goals and objectives, strategic planning and assessment, and participation on campus-wide committees. The activities of this position will include the supervision of staff (professional and/or student) and volunteers involved in BRC initiatives, consultation and coordination with other campus departments (e.g., Academic Advancement Program, Financial Aid, Counseling and Psychological Services, etc.), and interfacing with off-campus service providers (e.g., the Department of Public Social Services and the Department of Child and Family Services etc.) to broaden the array of resources available to the various populations that are served in the BRC. The Bruin Guardian Scholars Program Director will also work closely with communi 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* 2-3+ Years experience post degree completion to supervise MSW intern (Preferred) Prior supervisory experience (Preferred) Detailed working knowledge of federal regulations impacting student records, including FERPA and HIPPA. (Preferred) Concentrated experience working with distressed individuals in a higher education or community setting. (Required) Demonstrated skills to design, implement, and evaluate programs to address the unique needs and concerns of students who are foster/homeless youth. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of motivation, negotiation, conflict resolution, team-building, interpersonal communication, and consensus building; skills to apply these techniques to facilitate desired outcomes in working relationships with culturally diverse students, staff and faculty. (Required) Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, prepare and deliver professional presentations and convey complex ideas to diverse audiences. (Required) Demonstrated ability to develop written materials (e.g, professional correspondence, formal reports) that are analytical, persuasive and succinct, using appropriate tone, grammar, syntax and punctuation. (Required) Skill at working as part of a team by negotiating ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and services and/or arrive jointly at decisions and solutions. (Required) Knowledge pertaining to the principles, practices, and theory of social work practice. (Required) Provide as-needed clinical case management and crisis therapy. Work with clients to develop strategies to change behavior or cope with difficult situations. Know community resources and be able to refer clients to services such as support groups or other mental health professionals. (Required) Provide planning, assessing, coordinating and implementation of services to enhance each student's academic, social and emotional well-being. (Required) Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required) Demonstrated ability to supervise staff. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required) Master's degree in Social work /or a related/equivalent graduate degree (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule 8:00am to 5:00pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Student%20Life%20and%20Development%20Specialist%203%20(40107173)