UC San Diego
Academic Policy and Family Programs Director
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Payroll Title:PROJECT POLICY ANL 4
Department:VC-ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Hiring Pay Scale:$90,000 - $121,000/year
Worksite:Hybrid
Appointment Type:Career
Appointment Percent:100%
Union:Uncovered
Total Openings:1
Work Schedule:Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri
#132893 Academic Policy and Family Programs DirectorFiling Deadline: Wed 11/6/2024
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/28/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/6/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTIONThe UC San Diego academic organization includes twelve divisions and schools, eight undergraduate colleges, the Library, University Extension and ~35 organized research units with over 11,000 faculty and other academic personnel on the general campus (Academic Affairs, including University Extension and Library), at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and in the UC San Diego Health System. The hiring, advancement, and retention of our world class faculty, researchers, and other academics is paramount to the University's research-focused, student-centered, service-oriented mission and is the very cornerstone upon which the quality and prestige of the University is built.
Under the direction of Assistant Vice Chancellor and Sr. Director, Policy, Process, and Training within Academic Personnel Services, the Academic Policy and Family Programs Director provides leadership, guidance, education, development, revision, analysis and implementation of UC San Diego’s academic personnel policies and procedures. The Director serves as the campus liaison with Office of the President for systemwide policy reviews, and as the campus representative for systemwide committees established to review and/or develop new academic personnel policies.
The Director serves as an expert consultant to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs, Deans, the Academic Personnel Services staff, department chairs, and other senior administrators on complex policy interpretation issues, and seeks to assure the campus understands and is aware of pertinent policies.
The incumbent serves as the campus subject matter expert regarding UC/UC San Diego family accommodation policies and family-friendly programs and services. The Director provides counsel to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Deans, Provosts, Department Chairs, faculty, and departmental staff regarding family and family friendly leave and accommodations programs, and is the first point of contact for prospective and current academic appointees with questions regarding family accommodation policies and family-friendly programs and services. This position requires a high level of cultural awareness, tact and diplomacy to effectively advise a diverse clientele on complex and/or particularly sensitive family accommodation issues, and to facilitate solutions in a positive manner.
The Director spearheads campus outreach and marketing of broad Academic Personnel initiatives, UC/UC San Diego policies and systems, and family accommodation programs and services. The incumbent independently designs, implements, and analyzes the effectiveness of a wide range of innovative marketing and promotional campaigns designed to increase awareness and understanding of Academic Personnel initiatives, UC/UC San Diego policies and systems, and family accommodation programs and services. The Director is responsible for developing a consistent internal communication strategy that reflects the organization’s strategic vision, keeping academic appointees, administrators and academic personnel professionals well-informed about AP policies and systems.
The Director independently develops and conducts training sessions for academic appointees, academic leadership and department administrators and managers regarding UC/UC San Diego policies and family-friendly programs and services. The Director represents UC San Diego on systemwide committees and work groups, and collaborates with the Sr. Director, Policy, Process, and Training on the development, analysis, and implementation of new policies. The incumbent also serves as the liaison between Academic Personnel Services and UC San Diego Early Care and Education.
Hybrid work location; must be able to work on Campus at least two days per week. Number of days on Campus may increase due to business need. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Must be willing and able to travel.
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires advanced knowledge and experience in policies and procedures that govern
academic
Human Resources.
Advanced knowledge of university academic personnel and/or staff human resource policies, or comparable areas of administration, and ability to apply these policies correctly and consistently.
Advanced knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration.
Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. Ability to analyze complex management issues, develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials, and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
Ability to uncover important and relevant information about a problem through effective customer interface, conversation, and questioning, and the ability to respond appropriately.
Advanced political acumen.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Outstanding interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and active listening skills; excellent communication skills to effectively convey information in a leadership capacity; proven ability to concisely communicate and explain policies and procedures to a diverse clientele; skills to communicate and handle difficult, sensitive and/or confidential matters in a pleasant, diplomatic, effective, and expedient manner.
Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with demonstrated use of proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and with ability to effectively apply to various electronic and print formats and audiences.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
PREFERRED:
5+ years demonstrated experience in UC Academic Personnel or Human Resources.
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of communications activities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $85,400 - $156,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $40.90 - $75.10
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
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Department:VC-ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Hiring Pay Scale:$90,000 - $121,000/year
Worksite:Hybrid
Appointment Type:Career
Appointment Percent:100%
Union:Uncovered
Total Openings:1
Work Schedule:Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri
#132893 Academic Policy and Family Programs DirectorFiling Deadline: Wed 11/6/2024
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/28/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/6/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTIONThe UC San Diego academic organization includes twelve divisions and schools, eight undergraduate colleges, the Library, University Extension and ~35 organized research units with over 11,000 faculty and other academic personnel on the general campus (Academic Affairs, including University Extension and Library), at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and in the UC San Diego Health System. The hiring, advancement, and retention of our world class faculty, researchers, and other academics is paramount to the University's research-focused, student-centered, service-oriented mission and is the very cornerstone upon which the quality and prestige of the University is built.
Under the direction of Assistant Vice Chancellor and Sr. Director, Policy, Process, and Training within Academic Personnel Services, the Academic Policy and Family Programs Director provides leadership, guidance, education, development, revision, analysis and implementation of UC San Diego’s academic personnel policies and procedures. The Director serves as the campus liaison with Office of the President for systemwide policy reviews, and as the campus representative for systemwide committees established to review and/or develop new academic personnel policies.
The Director serves as an expert consultant to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs, Deans, the Academic Personnel Services staff, department chairs, and other senior administrators on complex policy interpretation issues, and seeks to assure the campus understands and is aware of pertinent policies.
The incumbent serves as the campus subject matter expert regarding UC/UC San Diego family accommodation policies and family-friendly programs and services. The Director provides counsel to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Deans, Provosts, Department Chairs, faculty, and departmental staff regarding family and family friendly leave and accommodations programs, and is the first point of contact for prospective and current academic appointees with questions regarding family accommodation policies and family-friendly programs and services. This position requires a high level of cultural awareness, tact and diplomacy to effectively advise a diverse clientele on complex and/or particularly sensitive family accommodation issues, and to facilitate solutions in a positive manner.
The Director spearheads campus outreach and marketing of broad Academic Personnel initiatives, UC/UC San Diego policies and systems, and family accommodation programs and services. The incumbent independently designs, implements, and analyzes the effectiveness of a wide range of innovative marketing and promotional campaigns designed to increase awareness and understanding of Academic Personnel initiatives, UC/UC San Diego policies and systems, and family accommodation programs and services. The Director is responsible for developing a consistent internal communication strategy that reflects the organization’s strategic vision, keeping academic appointees, administrators and academic personnel professionals well-informed about AP policies and systems.
The Director independently develops and conducts training sessions for academic appointees, academic leadership and department administrators and managers regarding UC/UC San Diego policies and family-friendly programs and services. The Director represents UC San Diego on systemwide committees and work groups, and collaborates with the Sr. Director, Policy, Process, and Training on the development, analysis, and implementation of new policies. The incumbent also serves as the liaison between Academic Personnel Services and UC San Diego Early Care and Education.
Hybrid work location; must be able to work on Campus at least two days per week. Number of days on Campus may increase due to business need. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Must be willing and able to travel.
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires advanced knowledge and experience in policies and procedures that govern
academic
Human Resources.
Advanced knowledge of university academic personnel and/or staff human resource policies, or comparable areas of administration, and ability to apply these policies correctly and consistently.
Advanced knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration.
Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. Ability to analyze complex management issues, develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials, and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
Ability to uncover important and relevant information about a problem through effective customer interface, conversation, and questioning, and the ability to respond appropriately.
Advanced political acumen.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Outstanding interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and active listening skills; excellent communication skills to effectively convey information in a leadership capacity; proven ability to concisely communicate and explain policies and procedures to a diverse clientele; skills to communicate and handle difficult, sensitive and/or confidential matters in a pleasant, diplomatic, effective, and expedient manner.
Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with demonstrated use of proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and with ability to effectively apply to various electronic and print formats and audiences.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
PREFERRED:
5+ years demonstrated experience in UC Academic Personnel or Human Resources.
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of communications activities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $85,400 - $156,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $40.90 - $75.10
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
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