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University of California Irvine

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)


Updated: Apr 17, 2023
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: EECS Department Accounts



Job Opening ID: 52227

Reports To: Department Chair

Working Title: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Department: EECS Department Accounts

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 000547

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) has two key goals: to advance the minds of future leaders by providing the finest education to our students and consistently meet industry needs by developing cutting-edge technology. Our faculty believes that engineering plays an integral role in the modernization of society by leading the development of tools and devices that benefit humankind and improve quality of life. Together with our dedicated and hard-working staff who support our educational and research missions, we are working at the forefront of computer science and engineering, including computer system design, high-speed analog and digital circuit design, signal and image processing, electromagnetics, photonics, high-efficiency power electronic circuits and alternative energy generation.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a critical position providing leadership in the management of financial, personnel, student affairs, facilities, administrative and research operations for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. Reporting to the Department Chair with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Assistant Dean/Chief of Staff, the CAO provides daily management and oversight of an administrative team including instructional lab support, facilities, financial and business operations, personnel management and graduate student support. The management functions are highly complex, encompassing teaching, extensive research and outreach components. The CAO exercises maximum initiative and sound leadership within the parameters of school and university policies and regulations to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department. Develops and determines innovative solutions and implements actions to resolve issues. Acts as administrative liaison for the department, consultant and member of various campus and departmental committees. This position models strong professional ethics, exercising tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive and complex matters in a fluid environment.

Total Compensation:

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.

$95,300.00 - $117,849.96 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $95,300.00 - $185,500.00 (Annual Salary)

Required:

10years of experience with BA/BS / Equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Proven leadership abilities to establish department goals and motivate and influence others to achieve. Demonstrated management ability to direct and supervise professional and staff positions; ability to train, motivate and provide effective and sound judgment and leadership. Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and / or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources (staff and academic programs) and risk management planning; and / or accounting and payroll. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. Strong demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills. Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner. Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Knowledge of and experience with administrative computing, hardware, software and web capabilities with the ability to assess administrative computing support needs and implement effective systems. Skills to work collaboratively with other locations. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated experience in utilizing good judgment and discretion when working with a variety of complex and sensitive issues. Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Demonstrated ability to view planning and operational issues in a comprehensive picture both in terms of current complexities and interactions and in long-term consequences. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with proven ability to apply successful management principles, practices and techniques Experience in planning, analyzing and managing diverse fields such as: organizational growth and development, policy, space, information systems, and workflow systems while considering a wide variety of objective and subjective variables. Ability to develop quantitative and qualitative methodologies, strategies, and evaluative criteria in order to independently solve complex problems under a variety of uncertain conditions Proven ability to function effectively in a fast paced, frequently changing environment. Ability to provide leadership in implementing organizational change. Demonstrated high level skill in assessing needs and developing strategies to support diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated knowledge of student affairs functions and educational support systems. Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives and implementing administrative best practices.

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
  
• Legal Right to work in the United States
  
• Vaccination Policies
  
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  
• Drug Free Environment
  

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

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with 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.
Job Opening ID: 52227Reports To: Department ChairWorking Title: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Department: EECS Department AccountsBargaining Unit: 99FLSA: ExemptPayroll Job Code: 000547Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: 8-5Employee Class: Career Position Summary: The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) has two key goals: to advance the minds of future leaders by providing the finest education to our students and consistently meet industry needs by developing cutting-edge technology. Our faculty believes that engineering plays an integral role in the modernization of society by leading the development of tools and devices that benefit humankind and improve quality of life. Together with our dedicated and hard-working staff who support our educational and research missions, we are working at the forefront of computer science and engineering, including computer system design, high-speed analog and digital circuit design, signal and image processing, electromagnetics, photonics, high-efficiency power electronic circuits and alternative energy generation. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a critical position providing leadership in the management of financial, personnel, student affairs, facilities, administrative and research operations for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. Reporting to the Department Chair with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Assistant Dean/Chief of Staff, the CAO provides daily management and oversight of an administrative team including instructional lab support, facilities, financial and business operations, personnel management and graduate student support. The management functions are highly complex, encompassing teaching, extensive research and outreach components. The CAO exercises maximum initiative and sound leadership within the parameters of school and university policies and regulations to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department. Develops and determines innovative solutions and implements actions to resolve issues. Acts as administrative liaison for the department, consultant and member of various campus and departmental committees. This position models strong professional ethics, exercising tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive and complex matters in a fluid environment. Total Compensation:
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. $95,300.00 - $117,849.96 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $95,300.00 - $185,500.00 (Annual Salary) Required:

10years of experience with BA/BS / Equivalent experienceBachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Proven leadership abilities to establish department goals and motivate and influence others to achieve. Demonstrated management ability to direct and supervise professional and staff positions; ability to train, motivate and provide effective and sound judgment and leadership. Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and / or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy. Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources (staff and academic programs) and risk management planning; and / or accounting and payroll. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. Strong demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills. Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner. Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Knowledge of and experience with administrative computing, hardware, software and web capabilities with the ability to assess administrative computing support needs and implement effective systems. Skills to work collaboratively with other locations. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated experience in utilizing good judgment and discretion when working with a variety of complex and sensitive issues. Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Demonstrated ability to view planning and operational issues in a comprehensive picture both in terms of current complexities and interactions and in long-term consequences. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with proven ability to apply successful management principles, practices and techniques Experience in planning, analyzing and managing diverse fields such as: organizational growth and development, policy, space, information systems, and workflow systems while considering a wide variety of objective and subjective variables. Ability to develop quantitative and qualitative methodologies, strategies, and evaluative criteria in order to independently solve complex problems under a variety of uncertain conditions Proven ability to function effectively in a fast paced, frequently changing environment. Ability to provide leadership in implementing organizational change. Demonstrated high level skill in assessing needs and developing strategies to support diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated knowledge of student affairs functions and educational support systems. Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives and implementing administrative best practices. 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 ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails 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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with 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.

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