Special Projects Manager

Who We Are 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 The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) is a part of UCI Health and the Susan & Henry College of Health Sciences. The Samueli Institute works to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-informed treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care, and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health. Your Role on the Team Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Special Projects Manager supports senior leadership by managing a variety of high-priority initiatives and projects that are strategic in nature and critical to the success of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. This role is responsible for coordinating initiative and project activities, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills to gather and interpret data, prepare regular and annual reports, and develop clear presentations and materials for leadership, stakeholders, and external audiences. Attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into concise written, visual, and graphical formats are essential. The Special Projects Manager applies established policies, procedures, and project management practices to a diverse set of assignments. While many initiatives vary in scope and complexity, the role consistently ensures alignment with leadership priorities, timely communication of progress, and thorough documentation of outcomes. Graphic design and data visualization skills are highly valued to enhance reporting and presentation efforts. At the direction of the Founding Executive Director and CAO, the Special Projects Manager plays a key role in advancing the Institute's mission through the successful management and delivery of strategic, high-impact initiatives. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Analytical / problem-solving skills. Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses. Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Strong policy analysis techniques. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training At least 5 years of relevant working experience Preferred: Knowledge of or experience in integrative health Special Conditions: May need to travel and/or work weekends 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 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. 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