Require Assistant Director, Office of Outreach and Inclusion in Irvine, CA
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Assistant Director, Office of Outreach and Inclusion
Company: University of California, Irvine
Job description: Updated: Sep 20, 2023
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Engr DO Ofc Access & Inclusion
Job Opening ID: 59481
Reports To: The Samueli School of Engineering's Executive Director in the Stacey Nicholas Office of Outreach, Access and Inclusion (OAI)
Working Title: Assistant Director, Office of Outreach and Inclusion
Department: Engr DO Ofc Access & Inclusion
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 004330
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5
Position Summary:
The Stacey Nicholas Office of Outreach, Access and Inclusion's (OAI) mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate talented graduate and undergraduate students from historically excluded populations who are currently underrepresented in Engineering. Founded in 1965, the Samueli School of Engineering educates more than 4,600 students (3,728 undergraduates and 961 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The School's aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspire ingenuity. The School's faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achieved worldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academic departments. Under the leadership of the Dean, the School pursues research that is timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry, state, and federal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society.
Under the direction of The Samueli School of Engineering's Executive Director in the Stacey Nicholas Office of Outreach, Access and Inclusion (OAI), the Assistant Director assists in the oversight of the Office's recruitment and retention programming and training efforts and the management of broad-based inclusion initiatives. The primary function is to develop and administer programs and initiatives to advance retention, recruitment and outreach efforts focused on graduate and undergraduate students underrepresented in Engineering. These groups include Women, Latino, African-American, Native American and Pacific Islander. Working closely with both the Executive Director and undergraduate students, graduate students, and student club leadership, advance the Office's mission and vision and monitor and develop strategies to ensure academic excellence. Incumbent develops outreach activities, provides services related to academic advising, coaching and tutoring, promotes student retention, and prepares and presents annual reports. Provides recommendations for policy implementation within the school's programs and practices to foster inclusion for students, alumni, visitors and others. Writes reports and proposals, undertakes financial planning and tracking, maintains strong alumni relationships, and evaluates the success of program activities.
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 and .
$81,900.00 - $95,450.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $81,900.00 - $150,500.00 (Annual Salary)
Required:
5-7 years of experience in Student Affairs or related setting in an academic institution of higher learning with an emphasis on working with diverse populations in STEM. Education required for this Job (customizable, will be used in the job posting/advertisement.) ? Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. ? Terminal degree in a related field preferred (Masters, PhD, etc.). Bachelors degree in Math, Engineering or Masters Degree in any area or a combination of education and experience, preferred.
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. ? Terminal degree in a related field preferred (Masters, PhD, etc.). Bachelors degree in Math, Engineering or Masters Degree in any area or a combination of education and experience, preferred.
Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred. Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, and financial principles and practices. Strong oral and written communication skills. Skills to interact and build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, administrators, program staff and faculty across disciplines, donors and industry constituents. Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Experience or demonstrated skills in program development, delivery and evaluation, as well as the measurement of program outcomes and impact. Ability to coordinate campus community presence through personal contacts and the use of community organizations. Experience in writing reports, proposals, and presentations. Understanding and knowledge of the requirements for admission to colleges and universities and familiarity with transfer requirements
Preferred:
Experience/expertise in current online/social networking media/technology is a plus. Bilingual Spanish/English (reading, writing and speaking) to communicate with the students and the families of the diverse student body being served. A graduate degree or coursework towards a PhD in any area. Experience with both Adobe Suite, FileMaker Pro, and PageMaker.
Special Conditions Preferred:
- Ability to participate in local and overnight travel ? Ability to work occasional evening and or week-end events
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 -
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 .
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
Expected salary: $81900 per year
Location: Irvine, CA