Academic Programs

Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nations 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. Its located in one of the worlds safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange Countys 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.

The UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first public pharmacy school in the Los Angeles-Orange County region. Its faculty and programs span a continuum from discovery, development, and delivery of new drugs, devices, and diagnostics all the way to optimizing medication therapy in patients and patient populations. The school offers a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmacological Sciences, and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) https://pharmsci.uci.edu

As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, we actively collaborate with schools and programs in medicine, nursing, and population, public health, and the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute to educate, train, and mentor the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists and clinical pharmacists. The school's mission is to be a driving force for advancing health and wellness of individuals and society.

The Academic Programs and Accreditation Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences academic degree programs, including BS, MS, PhD, and PharmD, by addressing a wide range of educational issues and implementing project management principles to achieve academic excellence. This role involves:

Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with faculty, staff, and leadership within the school's departments and academic programs, and serving as the primary liaison between these programs and university stakeholders.
Program Development: Drafting and managing proposals for new degree programs or modifications to existing ones. This includes ensuring timely progress through various stages of review within the school, UCI, UC, UC Regents, and multiple accreditation bodies.
Data Management: Maintaining accurate program data and documentation for the preparation of reports required by UCI, the UC Board of Regents, and accreditation bodies.
Accreditation Compliance: Monitoring academic program documentation and policies to ensure they meet established and evolving standards of accreditation bodies and university regulations. This involves developing and maintaining documentation processes to meet regulatory requirements.
Assessment and Evaluation: Collaborating with program faculty and leadership to develop and maintain program documentation, including assessment and evaluation tools, strategies, and timelines. Providing summary reports of evaluations to program leadership and submitting various data reports (e.g., American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual surveys).
Strategic Planning: Assisting with the design, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives. This includes corresponding with internal and external stakeholders to gather data, addressing barriers to achieving optimal outcomes, and supporting administrative functions and long-range strategic planning.
Special Projects: Supporting various special projects such as submitting annual catalog updates for academic programs, analyzing educational technologies, and optimizing the teaching and learning environment. Liaising between program or departmental administration and university stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
This role demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with a broad range of constituents.

Required:

• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of constituents.
• Experience in project management. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and systems. Thorough knowledge of the administrative and operational implications in a program.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines. Ability to work independently, using judgment, and taking action to conduct short and long range planning.
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to policies, guidelines, and requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 5-7 years of experience in related field

Preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting administrative, research and organizational analysis, including data-gathering, creating databases and reports, and formulating solutions.

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.

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
• 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 - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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.

For the University of Californias Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of Californias Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.