Program Coordinator, Leadership Development Institute

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.

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This position is located in the UCI Paul Merage School of Business Office of Executive Education (OEE). The OEE provides short-term, career development courses for professional and executive development. These programs are designed for executives, managers and employees at all levels of a company.

This professional role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities within LDI's educational certificate programs. The individual in this position assists the program manager with organizing existing custom educational courses while also supporting the team in the development of new programs. The position requires strong organizational skills to monitor course registrations, provide information to potential enrollees, and manage various financial aspects such as vendor services. Budget management is a key aspect, with responsibilities including preparation, and reconciliation of program budgets. Additionally, the individual can support the program manager with developing programmatic marketing plans and supports faculty coordination for educational programs. On program days, they provide crucial support for both in-person and virtual events, managing classroom setup (i.e., catering, program materials, etc.) and materials preparation in advance of day of. They play a role in supporting business development efforts, which includes coordinating client meetings, managing CRM data entry, generating reports, and assisting with proposal preparation. Overall, this role demands a versatile professional capable of juggling multiple tasks and contributing to the success of educational programs and business development initiatives.

Note: This is a one-year Contract position with possibility for renewal contingent upon continued funding.

Total Compensation

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 $25.77- $30.22 (Hourly).

Required:

• Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
• Working knowledge of delivering public educational programs.
• Working knowledge of current public education programs and trends.
• Working skills to produce and deliver programs.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs.
• Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.
• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments ( i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• 3-5 years of higher education program management experience, preferably in Executive Education or Continuing Education environment

Special Conditions:

• Occasional weekend and evening work hours supporting programs.
• This position is an on-campus office position with some work-from-home ability.
• Incumbent should reside within a commutable distance to the UC Irvine campus.

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, 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.