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.
Founded in 1965, the Samueli School of Engineering educates approximately 5,000 students (4,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The School's aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspire ingenuity. The School's faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achieved worldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academic departments and broad range of associated research and administrative units. Under the leadership of the Dean, the School pursues research that is timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry, state, and federal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society.
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The UCI Samueli School of Engineering's Master of Engineering degree goes beyond technical training and prepares its graduates for employment in industry. It equips students to maximize career opportunities as technical leaders. In addition to advanced specialized technical training, the UCI M.Eng program focuses on engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, applicable hands-on learning, and team-oriented capstone projects. The program prepares students to become leaders, whether technical managers in large and small companies or entrepreneurs starting their own enterprises.
https://meng.eng.uci.edu/
Your Role on the Team
Applying advanced, specialized student services expertise, advises department / college / school or Graduate Division management, faculty, and students on the most complex student issues; and / or has programmatic responsibility for a complex student affairs function that usually has a discrete budget or budgets, has impact beyond the unit, and involves establishing strategic goals. Is expected to identify systemic problems and issues, and propose solutions to management.
Under the direction of the Faculty Director, the Program Director for the self-supporting Master of Engineering (M.Eng) professional degree program is responsible for the full range of operations of the program. Will work with the Faculty Director in setting overall program strategy and will be the primary person responsible for the day-to-day activities that lead to realization of the vision and attainment of program goals. The primary role of the Program Director is to serve as the face of the program (recruiting, admissions, marketing, events) and partners (mentors, capstones, alumni). A secondary role, in close collaboration with others, is administrative, in terms of the overall program (admissions, assessment, fellowships, financial aid, management) and its finances (budgets, forecasting, reporting). The Program Director will also work closely with Department Chairs, Department Administrative Officers, the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs, Student Affairs Advisor, Business Office, Career Services, Communications, External Relations team, affiliated faculty, and other staff in all aspects of the program.
Total Compensation
What It Takes to be Successful
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.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $69,500- $83,000 (Annual).
Required
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Demonstrated experience in a self-supporting academic program.
Knowledge of 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
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
Advanced knowledge of complex visa and immigration policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for international students and scholars.
Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership.
Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
In-depth knowledge of the field's post-degree employment opportunities and practices.
Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Advanced knowledge of accounting policies & procedures, fellowship analysis & allocation, budgetary financial analysis and reporting techniques
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of Academic Personnel/HR policies & procedures.
In-depth knowledge of the field's post-degree employment opportunities and practices.
4-6 years Advanced advising and counseling techniques and experience in a self-supporting academic programs.
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 Environment
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, 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.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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