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University of California , Riverside

Strategic Project Manager

University of California , Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504

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Strategic Project Manager

Job ID: Location:

Main Campus - UCR Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Category:

Campus Administration and Operations Salary:

$100,100 - $190,500 Full/Part Time:

Full-time(100%) Organization:

Planning Budget & Administration Department:

Sandra Kim Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Position Information: The Strategic Project Manager serves as a key partner to the Vice Chancellor of Planning, Budget & Administration (VCPBA), ensuring that institutional priorities, special initiatives, and cross-divisional projects are effectively advanced. This position supports planning, communication and coordination functions across the VCPBA organization that includes FP&A, Facilities, Business & Financial Services, Planning Design & Construction, Auxiliary Services, EH&S - Risk Services, Real Estate Services & Institutional Research. The successful candidate will be an organized communicator who can distill complexity, develop executive-level materials, and help move important projects forward in a timely structured way.

The full salary range for the Strategic Project Manager is $103,100 - $196,300 per year. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $103,100 - $150,000 per year. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements: Requirements

Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Advanced degree. Preferred Degree in a field such as; business, economics, finance Preferred Experience in project management and/or consulting Preferred

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

Certification Requirements CertificationRequirement Project Management and/or Consulting certifications Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Strong skills in short and long range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration. Sound strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the department toward workable strategies and solutions. Strong ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision. Strong ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of staff and members of the community. Knowledge of common computer application programs. Ability to distill complexity, develop executive-level materials and help move important projects forward in a timely and structured way. Ability to work and lead with political acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of departmental processes, protocols and procedures. Working knowledge of the University of California system.

Additional Information: Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details: Job Description Details

General Information Job Title EXECUTIVE ADVISOR 3

Job Code 004341

Grade 25

Department Head Sandra Kim

Supervisor Sandra Kim

Generic Scope Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of functional practices and policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Cultivates internal and external contacts.

Department Custom Scope The Strategic Project Manager serves as a key partner to the Vice Chancellor of Planning, Budget & Administration (VCPBA), ensuring that institutional priorities, special initiatives, and cross-divisional projects are effectively advanced. This position supports planning, communication and coordination functions across the VCPBA organization that includes FP&A, Facilities, Business & Financial Services, Planning Design & Construction, Auxiliary Services, EH&S - Risk Services, Real Estate Services & Institutional Research. The successful candidate will be an organized communicator who can distill complexity, develop executive-level materials, and help move important projects forward in a timely structured way.

Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time Provides guidance in establishing a partnership with program directors within the executive's area, and with departments/units.

Serves as a liaison between the Vice Chancellor and leadership across the organization and campus. Anticipates information and alignment needs; ensures effective communication and decision making. Coordinates agendas and materials for leadership meetings, retreats and working groups.

20%

Leads complex projects, requiring facilitation and collaboration with representation across functions/locations.

Coordinates and tracks progress on a portfolio of high-impact initiatives led by the Vice Chancellor. Develops and maintains project timelines, action trackers and status dashboards. Ensures timely follow-up and accountability for deliverables across units.

20%

Manages intake, prioritization and follow-up on requests and initiatives from within and outside the division. Prepares agenda, summaries, and briefing materials for key leadership engagements. Identifies inefficiencies or bottlenecks in cross-functional processes and recommends improvements. Provides executive communication and presentation support by drafting documents, summary reports and talking points for internal and external stakeholders. Creates professional level PowerPoint presentations for cabinet meetings, Regents and campus forums. Translates technical and financial content into accessible language for varied audiences. 20%

Negotiates directly with mid- to high-level stakeholders at various UC locations and public agencies and the community to develop solutions to moderately complex problems. 10%

Provides analysis on a broad range of issues; including new program proposals. 10%

Guides new leadership in organizational and Regental protocols, overall operations within areas of responsibility, and initiative and program planning and management. 10%

Supports leadership to enact policy and administrative change, developing strategies for change management to remove barriers to goal achievement. 5%

Supports leadership transition planning. 5%

To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/35997541

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