Assistant Director- Humanities Center - University of California, Irvine

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UCI Humanities Center fosters innovative collaborations that: Spark new knowledge – The Humanities Center provides our faculty and graduate students with financial resources, staffing support, and grant-writing consultation as they pursue human-centered responses to the grand challenges of our time. Foster vibrant intellectual communities – The Humanities Center fosters the ethos of interdisciplinary collaboration by sponsoring learning communities, public events, and research centers. Inspire conversations that matter – The Humanities Center is driven by the combined creative power of our faculty and students, internationally renowned visiting fellows, and members of the public passionately learning about and debating ideas that matter.

The Assistant Director uses skills as a seasoned and experienced administrative operations professional to manage, plan and administer the operations of the Humanities Center, a mid-sized unit in the School of Humanities. The position demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. The Assistant Director reports to the Humanities Center Executive Director, supervises three program managers and four student assistants. The position manages center and program budgets, as well as grant award budgets. The position is responsible for the Humanities Center internal grants program that supports faculty and graduate student research, including grant application and award management, peer review and applicant relations, and evaluation and reporting. 

Important: A cover letter will be required to apply for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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 $85,400- $121,100 (Annual).


Required:

• Advanced knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
• Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs, such as KFS, AP Recruit, and HR hiring platform.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced skills in short- and long-term strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving and customer service.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
• Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 4-6 years Experience in increasingly responsible administrative management positions that include budget management.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in related area and/or equivalent experience training preferred

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. 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.