Your Role on the Team

Directs the UCI Science Project (UCISP), a California Subject Matter Project, at UC Irvine. Responsible for sustaining, overseeing, developing, and administering PK-16 professional learning programs and educational curricular resources in alignment with the goals and vision of the California Subject Matter Projects and California standards frameworks (e.g., Next Generation Science Standards, Environmental Principles and Concepts, and Computer Science Framework). Uses advanced technical expertise, accredited and / or certification public educational 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. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program. Serves as "lead" accredited and / or certification public educational program specialist and subject matter expert to develop public educational program personnel.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of accredited and / or certificate program instruction and delivery methodologies, the organization, market and business strategies.
• Prior experience as a credentialed classroom teacher, administrator, manager of academic/research project or equivalent applicable experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of educational reform in schooling.
• Supervisory experience to provide direction, guidance and training to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals at all levels, e.g., colleagues, support staff, University and school district personnel and students.
• Ability to analyze and determine school and district/cluster needs and resources to provide programs to maximize effectiveness of activities.
• Excellent written communication skills to write and edit effective letters, memos, reports, proposals and miscellaneous documents.
• Ability to design and evaluate programmatic and organizational strategies to determine their effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in order to communicate effectively to small and large audiences. Elicit cooperation and support, share new ideas, encourage discussion and disseminate information.
• Working knowledge of current education research and adult learning theory so that teaching strategies are appropriate for teachers.
• Ability to organize work flow to accomplish established objectives, delegating responsibility, training and performance evaluation.
• Working knowledge of state and national guidelines and school district administrative procedures in order to tailor programs to meet their needs.
• Working knowledge of University and campus-wide administrative and academic organization, budget and personnel procedures.
• Working knowledge of research methods to evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Ability to develop and administer budgets in accordance with University and funding agency guidelines and policies.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Continuing education in related field required.
• Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training required.
• 5-10 yearsRelevant experience

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

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.

Expected salary range: $115,000 to $125,000.

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