Director of Graduate Affairs

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are

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 .The Charlie Dunlop School of Biololgical Sciences Graduate Affairs team provides general oversight, guidance, advisement, and leadership to staff and faculty administrators, as well as graduate students, related to and enrolled all the School's graduate programs.


Your Role on the Team

Manages a centralized graduate student services unit in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences. Formulates policies and procedures for the graduate student services program. Develops the long term organizational goals of the unit. Manages the financial and human resources for the program.
What It Takes to be Successful

Total CompensationIn 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 and .

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
• Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuade others, and lead.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years Graduate Student Advising
  Preferred:
  • 5-10 years Student Services experience
    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 EnvironmentThe 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 EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -
        
        
        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.
        
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        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.
        Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
        
        Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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