Sofia Bautista Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Participate in the development, planning, coordination, and assessment of 50+ graduate student programs and events
• Manage office operations including scheduling, inventory, departmental purchasing, processing HR requests, and completing financial tracking/annual budget projections.
• Hire, train, and supervise 5 – 7 student staff to work the front desk, monitor social media accounts, and assist with data entry/ research projects.
• Assist with completing annual assessment reports to measure utilization of graduate student services.
• Develop and disseminate digital communication and resources to promote graduate student success, wellness, community engagement and policy changes that influence graduate students.
• Manage website using DNN and Drupal platforms and monitor social media accounts.

• Answer general inquiry questions on filing thesis/dissertation, academic holds, and completing Graduate Division forms – Nominating a Doctoral Committee, Language petitions.
• Processed student petitions using OASIS, SR Web, and SAAIS database.
• Evaluated enrollment documentation and applications for Visiting Graduate Researchers.
• Knowledgeable on UCLA policies and procedures to support graduate students.
• Developed professional, cooperative working relationships with Academic Services staff, University administrators, faculty, and students.

• Reported the college-going culture of the ten high schools across California.
• Analyzed focus groups data on first generation student access to college information and resources.
• Assisted with coordinating a 4- day 3-night college readiness programs for 300+ high schools students

• Assisted the OER/Deans Suite staff with a variety of projects including events, meetings, and special initiatives.
• Responsible for booking facilities and catering, creating signage, and updating staff assignments.
• Proofread and edited website, invitation event emails, event programs, and front desk manuals.
• Updated budget reports, vendor and faculty contact lists, and RSVP lists through Excel.