Project Coordinator-Nursing Programs - Contract - University of California, Irvine

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.

At the UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we dedicate ourselves to the education of nursing professionals who improve patient care and promote community and population health, locally and globally, and we strive to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice.

Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, we are preparing nurse scholars who advance the science that guides practice, and we are preparing future faculty and policy specialists who educate our students to address the growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population of California and the nation. The academic programs that the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, a Master of Science in Nursing Science, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science.

The Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is seeking a talented and motivated individual with experience in project management, including coordinating and running weekly meetings, providing status updates, and managing operations and administrative activities with a high degree of autonomy for this contracted position. The incumbent provides high-level analytical and administrative support for strategic initiatives, including the operations, development, and implementation of clinical and academic degree programs.

The successful candidate will possess excellent writing and communication skills, experience in preparing business plans and proposals, and strong analytical skills for preparing complex budgets. Should be adept at gathering program data and information from a wide range of campus and community partners and have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of the nursing profession is a plus.

The incumbent will use their skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of analytical practices, policies, and procedures. Incumbent will research, analyze, and develop solutions to a wide range of issues, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. This role primarily deals with policies, programs, and proposals that are complex in nature and diverse in scope and involves developing new programs, policies, or procedures for possible implementation.

Required:

• Knowledge of common organization or program-specific and other computer application programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong experience writing complex documents and proposals.
• 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 project management skills.
• Strong financial and budget experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare administration or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1-3 Years of Experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Healthcare administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience or knowledge of nursing profession and/or academic programs
• Experience developing proposals (academic or research)

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 California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s 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.