Director of Operations & Strategic Implementation

Who We Are

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu .

The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region. Its faculty and programs span a continuum from discovery, development, and delivery of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics all the way to optimizing medication therapy in patients and patient populations. The school offers a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmacological Sciences, and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) https : / / pharmsci.uci.edu

As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, we actively collaborate with schools and programs in medicine, nursing, and population, public health, and the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute to educate, train, and mentor the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists and clinical pharmacists. 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. Required
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to professional staff (e.g., facilities operations manager, IT analyst) and coordinate cross-functional teams. Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare reports, proposals, and presentations and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and campus leadership. Required
• Excellent organizational skills and customer service orientation to effectively manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines. Required
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency. Required
• Skills to work collaboratively across departments, campus units, and external partners, fostering positive relationships and shared accountability. Required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a culture of service, professionalism, and operational excellence. Required
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and adapt to evolving priorities. Required
• 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. Preferred
• Broad knowledge of operational planning, project coordination, and implementation of organizational initiatives across administrative or academic environments. Required
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in operations, project management, organizational planning, facilities / space management, or a related administrative function.
• Supervisory or lead experience overseeing professional staff (e.g., facilities, IT, project teams)
• Demonstrated success in implementing cross-unit initiatives, coordinating operational projects, or improving administrative systems and processes.

Preferred :

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 :

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 :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

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 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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization