Payroll Title:
PUBL EDUC SPEC 4 Department:
DIV-EXTENDED STUDIES Hiring Pay Scale
85,000 - 107,000 Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-4:30, M-F
#140587 Assistant Director - OSHA, Safety, & FireFiling Deadline: Fri 7/24/2026 Apply Now
This position offers a hybrid (remote/on-site) work arrangement with a requirement of a minimum of 3 days onsite. This position is at Division of Extended Studies' 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.
A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouragedDESCRIPTIONDEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility through educational enrichment across the lifespan.
As a fully self-supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs, Extended Studies operates year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that reflect our standing as part of a top-tier globally renowned public research University.
Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC San Diego campus, as well as off-campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD-TV, and a variety of public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.
Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San Diego Park & Market, a 66,000-square-foot, four-story, multi-purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Assistant Director will apply subject matter expertise in Safety education and program development to manage the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) established in 1990 under the Department of Labor/OSHA as well as other safety and fire leadership programs. Under the general supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs the Assistant Director will manage a broad range of educational products and the instructors and staff who deliver those products to sustain academic quality. Uses advanced technical expertise, accredited and/or certification public education program concepts, and organizational objectives to resolve complex public education program issues and needs assessment initiatives. Works on most complex public education program issues, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation and understanding of organizational strategies and business objectives. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations, and development of programs. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Engages campus, industry, academic advisors, and authorities in the safety educational offerings. Provides expertise and insight in evaluating the performance of existing portfolios of programs and recommends timely adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Serves as expert resource to other educational program personnel. Performs the full array of supervisory duties including hiring, training, work direction, and performance management and serves as "lead" accredited and / or certification safety programs specialist and subject matter expert to develop public educational program personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS- Advanced, demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working in, occupational safety and health (OSHA) education.
- Advanced knowledge of accredited and / or certificate program instruction and delivery methodologies, the organization, market and business strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervising the work of others, including recruitment, selection, training and motivating staff, delegation of tasks, setting of goals, performance management, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful new partnerships and programs in a university setting.
- Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas of public educational programs.
- Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing budgets.
- Advanced knowledge of marketing concepts including developing marketing plans, targeting audiences, and coordinating marketing events.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $79,200 - $143,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $37.93 - $68.68
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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