At UCLA Health, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an environment where growth and development are not only encouraged, but actively supported. Whether you’re just starting your journey with us or have been a valued member of our team for years, the opportunities for career advancement within UCLA Health are limitless. We are excited to see where your unique path will lead, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Susi Takeuchi – Chief Human Resources Officer

YOUR GUIDE FOR MOVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD.

Welcome to UCLA Health Career Advancement! Throughout this site, you will find valuable resources and support to help you take a more strategic approach to reaching your fullest potential through your UCLA Health career path.

Looking to plan the next steps in your career journey?

Access your career roadmap

How do I talk to my leader about my career development?

Many times we are hesitant to speak with our manager about our future growth and the skills we’d like to develop. This article explains why that is an important conversation to have and shares some tips for framing the conversation.

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR LEADER ABOUT YOUR CAREER

YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR STORY. WHERE YOU GO IS UP TO YOU.

At UCLA Health, we take pride in the number of employees who have grown their careers internally. Below you will find the paths of employees who have successfully advanced into various roles within UCLA Health. Imagine how far your abilities and ambition can take you!

6/2013

Payroll Assistant

UCLA Health Human Resources

6/2014

HR Specialist

UCLA Health Human Resources

6/2015

HR Generalist

UCLA Health Human Resources

9/2016

HR Manager

UCLA Health Human Resources

5/2019

Talent Acquisition Consultant

UCLA Health Human Resources

1/2020

Talent Acquisition Sr. Consultant

UCLA Health Human Resources

7/2021

Talent Acquisition Supervisor

UCLA Health Human Resources

Naira Shirvanyan

6/2013

Asst. Administrative Analyst

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

1/2014

Quality Analyst

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

3/2015

Coach/Trainer

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

10/2015

Supervisor

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

2/2018

Float Manager

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

3/2019

Operations Manager

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

6/2020

Sr. Operations Manager

UCLA Health Patient Communication Center

5/2022

Director, Quality Support

UCLA Health Patient Access Organization

9/2024

Director of Scheduling Pathways and Technology

UCLA Health Patient Access Organization

Jasmine Garcia

6/2004

Academic Counselor

UCLA Campus

3/2006

Manager, Undergraduate Programs

UCLA Campus

11/2009

Director, Career Services

UCLA Campus

9/2013

Training Specialist

UCLA Health

1/2016

Sr. OD Consultant

UCLA Health

1/2020

Director, Patient Experience

UCLA Health

5/2021

Manager, Learning and Development

UCLA Health

3/2025

Senior Director, Learning and Organizational Development

UCLA Health

Sheridan Dodge

Don’t be afraid to seize and pursue opportunities, even if they seem challenging or unfamiliar at first. Embrace them as chances to expand your skill set and broaden your horizons.

Gayle Choakongkee – Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Manager

How can I think more strategically about my career?

When was the last time that you took a step back to assess your career trajectory? Assessing where you currently are, and where you’d like to be, can help you to identify actionable next steps for your career journey. Our goals shift and change throughout our careers – taking the time to revisit your goals can help ensure that your actions are appropriately aligned with where you’d like to be.

THINK STRATEGICALLY ABOUT YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

How do I get started with the job search process?

If you haven’t searched for a job in quite some time, job searches may feel daunting and overwhelming. This article provides some good places to start as you prepare for your next step!

TAKE THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR JOB SEARCH

Managers: How do you develop and retain your superstar employees?

It’s critical to proactively engage with your top-performing employees to ensure that they feel that they are growing and feel appropriately challenged in their work.  Here is some information to help you to initiate that conversation, including some thought-provoking questions that you can ask.

How to Help Employees Fulfill Their Potential

Horizontal bar chart of UCLA Health Leaders Professional Development survey results. Read about the data following this image.

A PASSION FOR STRATEGIC CAREER PLANNING

We surveyed some of our leaders and asked them what strategies have been most helpful in their career advancement. Here are their top responses:

The connections you make throughout your career matter, build those important relationships.

Naira Shirvanyan – Talent Acquisition Supervisor

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

When you’re ready to move forward, we’re ready to help you navigate an exciting career path with us.

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