Project Manager

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Project Operation Manager to provide high-level administrative leadership to the Chief Administrative Officer. The role focuses on strategic coordination, policy development, and daily and long-range priorities for the department.

Under the CAO, you will shape programs and proposals, ensure effective operations, and support decision-making across a complex academic unit. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Analytical/problem-solving skills with data synthesis
• Experience developing programs, policies or procedures for implementation
• Ability to multi-task within demanding timeframes

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative leadership and strategic coordination under the Chief Administrative Officer
• Oversee daily operations and long-range priorities of the department
• Serve as the CAO's executive-level partner for decision-making and policy development

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Data analysis

Research and synthesis

Multi-tasking

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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 www.uci.edu.

As one of the largest academic departments of the School of Medicine at UC Irvine, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is separated into specific clinical divisions including the major areas of Complex Family Planning, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetric-Gynecologic Hospitalists, and Urogynecology to provide a full range of clinical services including well-woman care, family planning, routine and high-risk pregnancy management, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, pelvic floor medicine, and complex treatment of gynecologic cancer. In addition, the department offers a wide array of continuing medical education programs addressing obstetric and gynecologic topics, as well as generating cutting edge, innovative research.

Your Role on the Team

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.
Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Project Operation Manager serves as the primary executive-level partner to the CAO, providing high-level administrative leadership, strategic coordination, and decision-making support. This position, in conjunction with the CAO, oversees both the daily operations and long-range priorities of the department.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years of experience

Preferred

• Strong policy analysis techniques.

Total Rewards

In 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 compensation practices and benefits.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The 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 Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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 [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization