CAO Administrative Manager

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

10h • $88,000 - $124,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing all administrative operations of CalIT2, a Special Research Program at UC Irvine. Oversees operations and manages professional staff, across all functions of Calit2, including contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, human resources, IT, facilities, events and communications, educational and training programs. Assumes accountability for decisions made by subordinates. Performs long and short-term planning for function. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Works closely with the CalIT2 Director so as to achieve Calit2 goals in basic and applied research, workforce training and outreach, and partnerships with industry and the innovation ecosystem, and to serve the mission of Cal ISIs. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and / or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
• Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with a variety of people at all organizational levels within and outside the UCI/CALIT2
• Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolutions.
• Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 5-10 yearsof related experience

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of Financials, Sponsored Research

Responsibilities

• Managing all administrative operations of CalIT2
• Overseeing operations and managing professional staff across all functions of Calit2
• Performing long and short-term planning for function
• Working closely with the CalIT2 Director to achieve Calit2 goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager