Senior Director Administration & Strategy, Health Advancement

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Senior Director Administration & Strategy, Health Advancement is responsible for the overall administration, systems, operations, and fiscal management, for Health Advancement. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), Health Advancement and serves as an advisor to the AVC on the full-scope of department operations, University policies and operationalization of strategic plans.

The incumbent will successfully interact throughout the organization to share information, participate in cross-functional projects and gain support and commitment to achieve shared outcomes, effectively using formal and informal networks.

Responsibilities include program development and administrative management of the department's annual permanent budget and financial operations, personnel, space and facilities equipment, department programs (e.g. major gift pipeline system, annual giving, stewardship and communications services), training, data resources and information management (dotted line), compliance oversight, contract administration, gift administration, and short and long term strategic planning in all areas of responsibility. Incumbent will establish and direct management systems to ensure the overall control of departmental operational activities.

The Senior Director provides strong administrative leadership using effective interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies and levels of management and staff, both within and outside the department and outside the University environment. The incumbent ensures that all efforts are progressing effectively and according to planned objectives, established milestones and measurement criteria, taking responsibility for interpreting, evaluating and ensuring compliance with University policies.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $145,000- $170,000 (Annual).

Required:

• Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and / or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
• Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and / or accounting and payroll.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff.
• Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
• Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Skills to work collaboratively with other locations.
• Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
• Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work successfully with colleagues, senior university leadership, Chairs, Deans, department leads, physicians, faculty, donors, trustees, and administrators.
• Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change. Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects.
• Political acumen, tact, discretion and judgment and knowledge of fundraising principles to maintain positive and effective working relationships with deans, senior University administrators and leadership, senior Advancement managers, and staff on a broad range of issues.
• High-level computer literacy, including computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for a development office. Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and database programs. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to quickly learn to navigate and become skilled in new database management platforms
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Three years of management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing human resource issues
• Demonstrated experience in the development and management / administration of a fundraising program in an academic medical environment
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining complex financial control and reporting systems
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and controlling budgets with multiple funding resources
• Experience conducting long and short-term financial planning and analysis in a complex funding environment

Preferred:

• Comprehensive understanding of higher education advancement goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• In-depth knowledgeable of advancement practices in a complex academic health setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare clinical and research operations in an academic medical center environment.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to drive on occasion in order to perform the routine or essential job responsibilities for the position.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.