Graduate Division Assistant Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

University of California, Irvine

$111K — $161K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
  • Expertise in assessing and improving processes to enhance services.
  • Strong project management skills and social perceptiveness.
  • Proficiency in problem identification and innovative problem-solving.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 7-9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage centralized student services for graduate students and postdocs.
  • Set long- and short-term operational goals for student services.
  • Translate divisional priorities into actionable service strategies.
  • Oversee subordinate supervisors and managers in student services operations.
  • Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of student services programs.
  • Support strategic initiatives by implementing effective services.
  • Lead the development of career counseling and professional development programs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Sick leave and vacation time.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Access to various discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Your Role on the Team

Manages several centralized student services functions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Determines the long- and short-term goals and objectives of the graduate student services operations. Translates divisional priorities into operational plans and service delivery strategies for student services programs. Directs subordinate supervisors and managers. Has organization-wide impact for a variety of functions in graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrolled student services, career counseling, professional development, and graduate advising. Evaluates effectiveness of student services operations and implements improvements to enhance service quality and student outcomes. Supports divisional strategic initiatives by translating goals into actionable student services programs.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:
  • Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
  • Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
  • Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuade others, and lead.
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • 7-9 years related experience


Preferred:
  • Knowledge of common 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.


Special Conditions:
  • May need to work some nights/weekends for special projects and/or events.


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 $$111,300- $$161,200 (Annual).

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

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