Job Description

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.
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The UCI Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion strives to be a leader in collegiate health promotion by focusing on the unique and relevant health needs and concerns of UCI students, in support of their academic success. We empower students to make informed decisions that support their individual health and a healthy campus environment by providing comprehensive programs and coordinated services.

Reporting to the AVC Wellness, Health and Counseling Services, this position provides leadership and direction for the Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion, which is a unit within the Wellness, Health and Counseling Services cluster of the Division of Student Affairs. Leads, in collaboration with the AVC, the campus’ Comprehensive Wellbeing Initiative, which is the campus’ commitment to the Okanagan Charter. Oversees ongoing strategic planning, assessment/evaluation of department needs, and plans accordingly for future development and growth of the department. Evaluates and manages staffing needs, including supervision, evaluation and professional development for student and professional staff. Ensures staff is familiar with and trained in current and evidence-based health promotion and student development theories and practices. Encourages and supports the ongoing evaluation and assessment strategies, to ensure that programs and efforts are data-driven. Seeks and implements professional development opportunities for staff, so that current and innovative strategies can be developed and implemented. Seeks and pursues alternative funding sources, such as grants, collaboration with other departments/organizations, and appropriate community/corporate partnerships.

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 .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $94,400- $135,600 (Annual).

• Advanced degree in related area (e.g., public health, counseling, student affairs).
• 3-5 years experience in health promotion, public health, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of health promotion and / or education programs.
• Experience supervising and managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of budget / fiscal-related matters.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in decision-making, analysis, critical thinking, project management and organizational leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively at all levels within and outside the campus
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with all levels of the campus community.
• Ability to establish priorities, goals and objectives, timelines and delegate. assignments, manage resources (HR and fiscal), to achieve goals and implement programs.
• Highly developed ability to achieve consensus in a diverse environment.
• Ability to attend and travel to conferences as assigned.

Special Conditions:

• Some evening and weekend hours, as necessary, for campus events and professional and systemwide conference travel.

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

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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

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The University of California, Irvine 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.
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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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