Administrative Officer 2 CX

Department Summary

Incumbent independently prioritizes and completes ongoing tasks following established departmental guidelines and University policies. Assignments are made by the Chair and Manager with review and guidance as required.

Position Summary

The Department of Music Performance, Education & Composition provides comprehensive training in Western classical music through rigorous academic study, practical musicianship, and individualized artistic growth. Undergraduate programs emphasize a blend of performance practice, music theory and history, one-on-one instruction with experienced artist-teachers, and collaborative ensemble work that equips students for professional musical careers. Graduate study expands into advanced degrees in performance, composition, conducting, and jazz performance (in partnership with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA). The department fosters collaboration between performance and scholarship and supports transformative engagement with artistic communities locally and globally. Students benefit from a rich array of performance opportunities and masterclasses with internationally recognized guest artists, enhancing both their technical mastery and artistic imagination.

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

• Excellent oral, reading comprehension, and written communication skills, including but not limited to logical, concise, and grammatically correct correspondence and interpretation of documents, with the ability to explain complex policies and procedures at various organizational levels. (Required)
• Skill in balancing multiple priorities and the flexibility to work with changing priorities and constant interruptions without sacrificing quality and accuracy. (Required)
• Skill in independently and successfully analyzing data and information, problems, situations, practices, and procedures to formulate logical and objective conclusions to meet required deadlines with minimal direction. (Required)
• Familiarity with University systems such as Student Information Systems, Curriculum Scheduling (via OASIS scheduling system), Purchasing and Accounts Payable System (BruinBuy Plus), Travel System (Concur), or ability to learn. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures governing areas such as staff and academic personnel, travel & entertainment, business & finance, and student affairs. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with content management software, Adobe Creative Suite, and other web-related software. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of the study and performance of Western classical music. (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. (Required)
• Skill in interacting, collaborating, and mediating with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in a professional manner for the purpose of advising students and collaborating with colleagues (local & UC wide), community members, and vendors. (Required)
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize requisite software, such as Microsoft Office for correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and enrollment tracking. (Required)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends. (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.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (with variations as needed)

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services