UC Irvine
Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation
UC Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation
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About the School 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. The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region.
The school's mission is to be a driving force for advancing health and wellness of individuals and society.
Your Role on the Team Under the general direction of the Senior Assistant Dean for Business and Operations, the Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation supports the execution of strategic and operational priorities for the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS). The role focuses on implementing initiatives that strengthen organizational efficiency, infrastructure planning, research and administrative support functions, and long‑term sustainability. The Director provides project leadership and coordination, working across units to operationalize strategic goals. This position provides direct supervision to the Manager of Facilities Operations and the IT Analyst, with emphasis on aligning facilities, space, and technology efforts to institutional priorities.
What It Takes to be Successful Required:
Broad knowledge of operational planning, project coordination, and implementation of organizational initiatives across administrative or academic environments.
Ability to supervise and provide direction to professional staff (e.g., facilities operations manager, IT analyst) and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare reports, proposals, and presentations and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
Excellent organizational skills and customer service orientation to effectively manage multiple high‑priority projects and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
Skills to work collaboratively across departments, campus units, and external partners, fostering positive relationships and shared accountability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a culture of service, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and adapt to evolving priorities.
Familiarity with budget concepts, financial planning, or resource evaluation in support of program operations (contextual to role but not primary responsibility).
Preferred:
Knowledge of facilities management concepts, IT operations coordination, or research administration support functions.
Experience in higher education, research institutions, or health sciences environments.
Experience working with space planning, capital projects, facilities coordination, technology implementation, or research infrastructure support.
Preferred Knowledge of space management software, project tracking tools, or workflow systems.
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.
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.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and 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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation
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UC Irvine
About the School 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. The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region.
The school's mission is to be a driving force for advancing health and wellness of individuals and society.
Your Role on the Team Under the general direction of the Senior Assistant Dean for Business and Operations, the Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation supports the execution of strategic and operational priorities for the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS). The role focuses on implementing initiatives that strengthen organizational efficiency, infrastructure planning, research and administrative support functions, and long‑term sustainability. The Director provides project leadership and coordination, working across units to operationalize strategic goals. This position provides direct supervision to the Manager of Facilities Operations and the IT Analyst, with emphasis on aligning facilities, space, and technology efforts to institutional priorities.
What It Takes to be Successful Required:
Broad knowledge of operational planning, project coordination, and implementation of organizational initiatives across administrative or academic environments.
Ability to supervise and provide direction to professional staff (e.g., facilities operations manager, IT analyst) and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare reports, proposals, and presentations and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
Excellent organizational skills and customer service orientation to effectively manage multiple high‑priority projects and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.
Skills to work collaboratively across departments, campus units, and external partners, fostering positive relationships and shared accountability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a culture of service, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and adapt to evolving priorities.
Familiarity with budget concepts, financial planning, or resource evaluation in support of program operations (contextual to role but not primary responsibility).
Preferred:
Knowledge of facilities management concepts, IT operations coordination, or research administration support functions.
Experience in higher education, research institutions, or health sciences environments.
Experience working with space planning, capital projects, facilities coordination, technology implementation, or research infrastructure support.
Preferred Knowledge of space management software, project tracking tools, or workflow systems.
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.
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.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and 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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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