Graduate Division Student Services Director

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's Graduate Division invites a seasoned leader to manage centralized student services for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. You will translate divisional priorities into operational plans and oversee service delivery across recruitment, admissions, enrollment services, career counseling, and professional development.

We seek someone with advanced advising techniques and strong project management, who can identify problems, develop solutions, and

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• 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
• 7-9 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Manages several centralized student services functions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• Determines the long- and short-term goals and objectives of the graduate student services operations.
• Translates divisional priorities into operational plans and service delivery strategies for student services programs.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and managers.
• Has organization-wide impact for a variety of functions in graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrolled student services, career counseling, professional development, and graduate advising.
• Evaluates effectiveness of student services operations and implements improvements to enhance service quality and student outcomes.
• Supports divisional strategic initiatives by translating goals into actionable student services programs.

Skills

Advising & counseling

Process improvement

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area / equivalent

Tools

University computer applications

Job description

The University of California, Irvine's Graduate Division invites a seasoned leader to manage centralized student services for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. You will translate divisional priorities into operational plans and oversee service delivery across recruitment, admissions, enrollment services, career counseling, and professional development.

We seek someone with advanced advising techniques and strong project management, who can identify problems, develop solutions, and