ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR, ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Job Opening ID: 68144

Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Research

Working Title: ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR, ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Department: Office of Research

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 000549

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine: Hybrid eligible but requires on-campus presence for meetings as needed

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F generally

Employee Class: CAREER

Led by the Vice Chancellor for Research and his senior leadership team, the Office of Research (OR) works with other campus leadership and units to foster an environment for research and artistic activity that facilitates the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in many forms to all levels of society. OR provides central campus administrative support for UCI's research programs. OR's core administrative units include Research Administration (RA), University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), -Administration/Financial Operations/Research Programs, Research Development, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor. Administration/Financial Operations/Research Programs provides administrative and network and computing support to OR's core administrative units as well as oversight of over 30 Organized Research Units and Special Research Programs that report to OR.

This position is responsible for the overall executive management of a broad range of administrative and financial operations for the Office of Research Coordinating Point. Participates with other higher-level managers to establish strategic objectives and to implement plans and programs to further the development of campus research programs and has the responsibility for coordinating operations and resources to achieve the Office of Research goals. Makes decisions on operational matters and ensures achievement of objectives for the Office of Research Coordinating Point with a direct impact on financial and human resource planning, the annual budget process, and general oversight for the management and implementation of a broad range of operations, business processes and administrative services for the Office of Research Coordinating Point. The functions include strategic (short and long term) planning, budget and resource planning and oversight, human resources, academic personnel management and oversight, space, facilities, IT, and equipment planning and oversight. Reviews and approves recommendations for operational planning and control. Erroneous decisions will have serious impact on the overall success of the Office of Research Coordinating Point and the campus research enterprise. Represents the Office of Research on campus strategic committees and is responsible for coordinating point policy implementation and administration for a diverse set of internal central administrative units, recharge centers, remote research facilities, and for new and existing multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research organizations. On behalf of the Vice Chancellor for Research, this position assists with the development of campus research policies and Office of Research initiatives and ensures maintenance of successful relationships with academic and administrative units as well as external agencies and organizations. Responsible for maintaining the financial and administrative integrity of Office of Research, Organized Research Units (ORU's), Special Research Programs (SRP's), Research Recharge Facilities, Provisional Organized Research Units (PrORUs), and working with senior administrators and faculty across the campus to establish effective infrastructures for new multi-school research centers.

$138,800.00 - $277,800.00 (Annual Salary)

UCI Office of Research

Hybrid eligible but requires on-campus presence for meetings as needed

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:

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