Senior Assistant Dean

Role overview

Operational leadership

• Establish operational objectives and work plans and delegate assignments to subordinate managers.
• Manage resources including financial strategy and operations, space planning and facilities, computing, and human resources.
• Review and approve functional-program recommendations and develop, modify, and execute operational policies.
• Lead organizational reviews, workforce planning, employee development, and policy formulation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience or training.
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience, including at least eight years in a management role; higher education experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, human resources and risk management planning, accounting, and payroll.
• Strong collaboration, persuasion, conflict management, interpersonal, leadership, and customer-service skills.
• Project management capabilities, including management of capital projects.
• Ability to evaluate complex issues, analyze data, develop solutions, and oversee reports, statistics, and accreditation work.
• Knowledge of higher education assessment, academic programs, and postsecondary policy; ability to foster an inclusive environment.

Additional required capabilities

• Ability to establish performance metrics and oversee organization-specific computer applications.
• Skills in report preparation, data analysis, policy analysis, negotiation, and long-range personnel planning.

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of University of California system and UC Irvine policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations for financial administration of federal and state research contracts and grants.
• Advanced degree.

Pay and benefits

• The expected pay range is $185,000–$250,000; the description does not state a pay cadence.
• Benefits may include medical insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, discounts, and other perks.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants accepting an offer must meet applicable employment conditions, which may include background screening, work authorization, vaccination policies, and other stated university requirements.