Director of Administrative Operations, DEI

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Director of Administrative Operations, DEI to lead the Vice Chancellor's Office operations, aligning with DEI strategic priorities and coordinating with internal staff and external partners.

Reporting to the VC DEI, you will oversee program operations, advise on policy and programmatic impact, and ensure decisions reflect organizational goals across campus and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• The role requires coordinating complex administrative operations within the DEI unit.
• Strong stakeholder management and policy interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the operations of the Vice Chancellor's office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• Advise on policy and programmatic impacts; align with unit priorities and campus needs.

Job description

Director of Administrative Operations, DEI

Job ID
37442127

Category
Management and Professional

Organization
Chancellor

Department
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Dept

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$97,364 - $142,462

Date Posted
September 28, 2026

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
Direction

Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Director of Administrative Operations, DEI is the principal liaison between the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (VC DEI), internal Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) staff, campus committees, and external/community partners. Reporting to the VC DEI, the Director of Administrative Operations, DEI oversees, directs, and coordinates the operations of the Vice Chancellor's office and is responsible for implementing the unit's strategic business priorities and advises the VC DEI on controversial issues, existing problems, and matters with policy and programmatic impacts and recommends solutions. The Director of Administrative Operations, DEI exercises sound judgment in making significant decisions regarding project/business priorities and the order to accomplish them to ensure that the organization's needs, objectives, and overall goals are met and achieved. The full salary range for the Director of Administrative Operations, DEI is $97,364.48 - $142,462.15 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $117,000 annually. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.