Director of Academic Programs and Program Innovation - 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 Division of Continuing Education is an environment that celebrates diversity of background and experience and one that leverages the unique talents and strengths of staff to achieve greater employee satisfaction, higher productivity, and innovation. We strive to be a place where staff feel that they are equitably treated, respected, heard, valued, and enabled to do their best work while contributing to the organization's mission and vision.


The Academic Programs unit leads the program development and delivery of DCE open enrollment courses and programs targeted to a wide range of professional audiences and industries. The unit is responsible for leading academic governance and oversight, course development, strategic scheduling and all other administrative operations in support of the delivery of courses online and in-person. The unit actively collaborates with external subject matter experts, internal partners and initiates and consults with advisory boards. The unit actively partners and consults with professional associations, licensing bodies and internal campus partners (divisions and schools). The unit recruits and hires professional instructors, provides coaching and professional development, and ensures learners have exceptional learning experiences that adhere to high academic quality standards. The unit is responsible for ensuring all programs and courses align with workforce development objectives and goals established in the division's five year strategic plan. This unit oversees the creation of programs leveraging non-credit professional courses and degree-credit courses available to non-matriculated learners.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the Division of Continuing Education (DCE), the Director of Programs and Program Innovation is responsible for overseeing the activities of public education professionals, academic programs, and management of unit’s day to day activities. The Director is responsible for ensuring that all programs are learner-centered and adhere to established academic and service quality standards.. The Director, in consultation with the Associate Dean, establishes the short and long-term goals and priorities for domestic open enrollment programs and provides oversight of program development and delivery. Establishes goals and evaluates the performance of the academic programs team, including Program Managers and Program Directors, and indirectly, instructional designers and program coordinators. .
. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Responsible for collaborating across teams and cultivating and maintaining relationships with partners. The Director continually engages in problem-solving associated with the day-to-day operations. The Director also provides support and leadership of strategic initiatives, adding insight and expertise on topics related to academic programming, instructor professional development, course development and innovation, and strategies for academic success.The Director is an active participant in the AP governance process, assessing and evaluating market viability and ensuring that DCE has the required resources (human and financial) for the investment in the development of innovative programs.

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 anticipated salary range for this position is $85,400 - $120,000.  

Required:

• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with clients and instructors.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills, including directing and developing staff members
• Effective skills to conduct needs assessment and program delivery.
• Knowledge of developing budget, project management, and curriculum design
• Knowledge with credit and non-credit programs and certificates
• Knowledge of program development, business development, curriculum development and online pedagogies
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, LMS Canvas, SIS, and educational learning tools
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 5 years of experience Strong knowledge of public education, technical education, and/or training and development of programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience Program management experience in higher education setting with supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree in related area preferred.
• Continuing education in related field required.

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.