Updated: May 1, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Health, Society & Behavr Dept
Job Opening ID: 68311
Reports To: Associate Professor
Working Title: DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Department: Health, Society & Behavr Dept
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 007377
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: CAREER
Position Summary:
The Department of Health, Society, & Behavior is the newest department to be established within the UCI Program in Public Health. The Department is home to dedicated faculty who focus on health disparities and health equity; social determinants of health, health behavior, health communication; and multilevel health behavior change interventions. The research, teaching, and practice interests of our faculty aim to identify and act upon the complex pathways linking environmental, social, cultural, and biological factors with health status and behavior. As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the UCI Program in Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the Program’s community aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.
Reporting directly to the Chair with a dotted line to the Assistant Dean, the incumbent will work under general direction with a high level autonomy and authority. The incumbent will make recommendations and implement decisions on operational issues affecting the unit. The Administrator is primarily responsible for the administrative and business functions in support of the Department of Health, Society and Behavior. Responsibilities include; management, leadership and oversight of departmental budget, administrative, personnel, contract management, information systems, space and facilities needs and outreach initiatives. The incumbent will work with a research administrator to ensure faculty grants and contracts are administered successfully. The successful incumbent will effectively bring proactive, creative new approaches forward that support the strategic direction of the department. Ad-hoc projects as needed to make the department successful.
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 $73,900.00 - $103,800.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $73,900.00 - $133,700.00 (Annual Salary).
Department Website:
https://publichealth.uci.edu/departments/department-of-health-society-behavior/
Required:
- 8-10 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
- Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
- Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
- Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
- Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
- Ability to be a problem-solver by researching issues and trouble-shooting; pro-active and independent thinker who can collaborate
Preferred:
- Master’s degree preferred
- Understanding of contracts and grants/research processes
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 [email protected]
