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DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS
Irvine, CA
Job Description
Updated: Apr 19, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: VC Health Affairs Admin
Job Opening ID: 67958
Reports To: Director, Research and Strategic Initiatives
Working Title: DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS
Department: VC Health Affairs Admin
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000547
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
UCI Health Affairs - encompassing Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences (COHS) and UCI Health - is translating the tripartite mission of "Discover. Teach. Heal." to drive groundbreaking scientific discoveries, translate the latest research into clinical application, and training of a future-focused workforce in healthcare. The college comprises the School of Medicine, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Program in Public Health (Future School of Population & Public Health), the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and research units focused on cancer, clinical translational science, precision health, and stem cells. In robust synergy with UCI Health, the only academic health system in Orange County, UCI is transforming education, discovery, and patient care to benefit the region, state, and nation.
Under minimal direction from the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategy and Administration, the incumbent is responsible for leading efficient, innovative, and high-quality operations planning and oversight for the immediate office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (including but not limited to human resources, information technology, venue and facilities management, and day-to-day financial functions). Additionally, the incumbent will work with direct reports who are subject-matter experts, and campus partners on all phases of capital projects for the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences (COHS), Sue & Bill Gross Nursing and Health Sciences Hall (N&HSH), Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building (FLFMIB), and future Health Affairs capital projects. The incumbent plays an important role in creating a positive work environment with high employee engagement, productivity, and wellbeing across the units within the college of Health Sciences. The incumbent develops business operations processes and policies, oversees projects, manages space and renovations, and resolves technical and facilities issues with campus partners. The incumbent will provide central coordination for all phases of capital projects, and oversee space assessment, allocations, and the memorandum of understanding process for building occupants within the COHS, N&HSH, FLFMIB, and future Health Affairs capital projects. The incumbent will achieve success by building and sustaining collaborative relationships at all levels of the university, as well as with external entities. Incumbent manages an events and venue team that implements highly complex events, including high visibility events involving influential individuals or members of the campus community. Oversees execution of large scale events in support of the campus, which include senior campus management, University executives, faculty, international dignitaries and government officials.
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 $100,600.00 - $190,800.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $100,600.00 - $190,800.00 (Annual Salary).
Department Website:
Health Affairs Staff Team - UCI Health Affairs
Required:
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in operations management.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or relevant experience/training required.
- Knowledge of fundamental project management processes, methodologies and tools, and ability to adapt them to the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with faculty, campus administrators, managers, supervisors, employees and general public.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, using excellent interpersonal skills, to direct the work of individuals who may not be direct reports and for projects of cross-functional teams.
- Skill in analyzing unusual and complex operational issues and defining problems and objectives; identifying relevant concerns or factors; formulating logical conclusions and alternatives.
- Demonstrated oral communication skills to provide complex information to persons with varying backgrounds and levels of authority.
- Demonstrated skill to make presentations and/or conduct training for employees, staff and academic supervisors and managers.
- Written communication skills to produce clear and concise documents of professional quality.
- Supervisory skills to direct guide and evaluate the efforts of administrative support staff.
- Ability to work with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), database management, electronic mail, collaboration, and other applications.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Willingness to travel between the Irvine and Orange campuses, and other UC campuses/laboratories, medical centers/systemwide offices.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Skill in prioritizing assignments to accommodate a varied workload, deadlines and conflicting requests.
- Skill in leading teams and working as a team member on a variety of operational and administrative projects.
- Working knowledge of university and campus policies and procedures.
- Experience working in higher education or public sector.
Special Conditions Required:
- May be required to drive on occasion in order to perform the routine or essential job responsibilities for the position.
- Must possess a valid California driver license and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
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
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
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 advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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 [emailprotected]
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
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