Academic Affairs Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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. Academic Affairs is here to support faculty and staff and to provide policy analysis, interpretation, and training in academic personnel actions. Through collaboration and guidance, we hope to aid faculty and staff in achieving the full potential of the School of Medicine's "Discover, Teach, Heal" mission. As a seasoned experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of UC, campus, and unit academic practices, policies, and procedures, resolves moderate to complex academic HR-related issues affecting a broad range of academic titles in imaginative and practical ways. Reviews and interprets complex policies and procedures governing non-faculty academic personnel actions. Analyzes proposed academic actions to determine potential problems or complications. Serves as a consultant to Deans, Senior Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and faculty on academic personnel issues for the faculty academic poplulation. Works closely with the School of Medicine staff in the processing of recruitments, new hires, merits, and promotions for faculty academics. Serves as a liaison between the Office of Academic Personnel, Human Resources, and Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, as well as the International Center on issues related to faculty academics. Provide guidance for AP Recruit, and any relevant on line systems for faculty academics. Provide regular and as needed training to the School of Medicine staff on academic personnel policies and procedures related to the faculty academics.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of and ability to apply / interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
Thorough knowledge of systemwide and organization policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration.
Ability to analyze complex management issues, develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials, and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address moderately complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
Skill to work as part of a team, as well as skill to work independently
Skill to balance priorities in multiple areas
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality concerning work-related information
Ability to speak in front of large groups to present academic personnel training and other topics as required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
4-6 years of related work experience
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Resolves moderate to complex academic HR-related issues affecting a broad range of academic titles in imaginative and practical ways.
Reviews and interprets complex policies and procedures governing non-faculty academic personnel actions.
Analyzes proposed academic actions to determine potential problems or complications.
Serves as a consultant to Deans, Senior Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and faculty on academic personnel issues for the faculty academic poplulation.
Works closely with the School of Medicine staff in the processing of recruitments, new hires, merits, and promotions for faculty academics.
Serves as a liaison between the Office of Academic Personnel, Human Resources, and Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, as well as the International Center on issues related to faculty academics.
Provide guidance for AP Recruit, and any relevant on line systems for faculty academics.
Provide regular and as needed training to the School of Medicine staff on academic personnel policies and procedures related to the faculty academics.