UC Irvine · 17 hours ago
Sr. Department Administrator
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expUC Irvine is a prestigious public university known for its academic achievement and research. The Sr. Department Administrator will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for a department within the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, managing various administrative functions to support academic and research programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides strategic oversight, fiscal authority, and operational leadership for one of the Departments in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Manages, plans, and administers departmental operations in support of academic and research programs, including budgetary financial management, strategic planning, workload planning (didactic and experiential), IT, HR, facilities, events, and communications (internal and external) related to the department
Selects, trains, and supervises department staff
Qualification
Required
Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service
Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
3-5 years of relevant experience in administrative operations
1-3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management
Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines
Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees
Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
10001+ employees
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