Chief Administrative Officer

University of California, Irvine

$81K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of University rules and procedures for budgeting and personnel management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, and active listening.
  • Experience in various administrative tasks like event planning and risk management.
  • Familiarity with university-specific software applications.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on customer service.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with 3-5 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage administrative, financial, and operational tasks for UCI Nature and reserves.
  • Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement processes.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies and safeguarding resources.
  • Support strategic planning and effective program operations across reserves.
  • Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate logistical needs for facilities and space management.
  • Travel periodically to reserve locations as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Generous sick and vacation time.
  • Retirement savings plans to secure future finances.
  • Access to various discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Your Role on the Team

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week onsite. Provides administrative, financial, and operational management for UCI Nature and its reserve sites. Oversees budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, facilities and space logistics, recharge administration, and contract and grant support. Serves as an administrative resource for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with university policies, safeguarding university resources, supporting strategic planning, and facilitating the effective operation of research, educational, and public programs across multiple reserve locations. Travel to reserve locations is required a few times per year as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:
  • Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
  • Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
  • Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
  • Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • 3-5 years related experience


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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,766.08 - $110,037.60 (Annual).

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