Director, Center for Emeriti and Retirees - UC Irvine
ID
101627
Application Deadline
5/24/2024
Category
Human Resources
Company
University of California, Irvine
Job Locations
US-CA-Irvine
At a glance
Lead the charge at UC Irvine as the Director, Center for Emeriti and Retirees, where you'll spearhead initiatives to support UCI faculty and staff retirees, facilitating pre- and post-retirement programs, partnerships, and business services. In this hybrid role located in Irvine, CA, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping the future of retirement experiences for our valued community members. Bring your expertise in benefits and retirement, along with your advanced leadership and communication skills, to drive forward the mission of enhancing the lives of retirees.
Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive retirement environment!
Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client,
UC Irvine
, is recruiting a
Director
, Center for Emeriti and Retirees
to join their
team in
sunny
Irvine
,
California. This role works a hybrid schedule.
Here's
a little about
UCI
and the position they are recruiting for:
In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics,
cutting-edge
research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer
new ideas
with the support of its generous partners, alumni
,
and friends. Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university
is able to
share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement
seeks
to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
https://retirees.uci.edu/
The
anticipated
salary for this role is
approximately $81,900
- $116,200
UC Benefits information:
https://hr.uci.edu/partnership/benefits/
About the role
The Director, Center for Emeriti and Retirees directs the efforts of UCI CER staff, vendors, volunteers, committees, and student assistants to design, implement, and promote pre- and post-retirement programs and partnerships, campus and community liaisons, and business services for all UCI faculty and staff retirees from both UCI campus and UC Irvine Health. Develops and implements CER strategic plan and budget, controls UCI Retirees Association and Emeriti Association foundation financial accounts. Directs staff and student assistants in the administration and business functions of the CER. Aligns CER, UCI EA Executive Committee, and UCI RA Board of Directors goals and
objectives
with UCI's Strategic Plan. Effectively represents UCI as a presenter at local UC retirement meetings and conferences
regarding
retirement in higher education.
What you will be doing:
Provide
in-depth, complex analyses as the subject matter expert or specialist for the Center for Emeriti and Retirees.
Develops and coordinates policy or program communications; formulates strategic planning. Directs staff to create vehicles
that
promote campus and medical center research efforts that
benefit
emeriti and retirees and would
benefit
from emeriti and retiree volunteers.
Develops and advocates solutions to CER program issues, including developing and administering new systems, policies, processes, or programs. Creates and oversees
the
implementation of UCI retiree and emeriti survey instruments to codify continuing academic, research, creative
,
and ongoing donor activities of emeriti and retirees to highlight to campus leadership, UC Office of the President
,
and community.
Provides analyses for complex budget, funding, financial, or academic data, systems
,
and resource projects working directly with internal and external constituents.
Handles all aspects of CER business management, including approving expenditures and allocations. Coordinates with all applicable staff that enter all payables, deposits
,
and MTFs for all Center and Association financial transactions; reconciling budget.
Proposes, leads
,
and/or
participates
on
policy, strategy
,
and planning committees and working groups. Trains staff to recruit volunteers for and organize committees
which plan and execute Association and Center activities to include volunteer opportunities for campus, the medical center
,
and within the local community.
Researches and summarizes best practices in
field
.
Represents
UCI and UC system-wide at local,
statewide
and national presentations on Retirement/ Pathways to Retirement and Transforming Retirement in Higher Education conferences as a speaker/presenter.
Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for CER. Designs and directs strategic plan which features complex operations of a broad scope. In alignment with
University
strategic plan goals, evaluates the needs of emeriti and retired faculty and staff and soon-to-be emeriti and retirees to establish
long and short term
goals for pre- and post-retirement education and continued engagement.
Collaborates with partners to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of
new programs
and processes. Directs staff and assistants to
establish
and maintain strategic partnerships with campus and medical center representatives, departments, local community, local and other government agencies as well as national entities to
facilitate
effective ambassador relationships, education and social programs, cost-
savings
and services
.
Guides and
directs
planning which may include senior management, faculty, and / or external constituencies.
Develops and directs staff as well as committees of the UCI Emeriti Association and UCI Retirees Association Board of Directors towards beneficial Membership drives, Giving Day drives and Scholarship Opportunities to
benefit
UCI staff and students.
Lead a team of
lower-level
analytical, research
,
and administrative staff. Directs staff who oversee dedicated volunteer and student assistants to
maintain
the Center database,
website
, listservs, email and retiree ID card processes, client records, participant lists
,
and communications.
Approves all communications sent to UCI Emeriti and Retirees. Coordinate staff, volunteers
,
and paid assistants to develop meaningful marketing efforts. Train staff and develop online resources for emeriti and retiree and survivor spouse/partner questions
regarding
benefits, health insurance,
and
death benefits, referring to UCOP and UCI HR resources.
Approves all email and mail communications efforts for CER.
Minimum
Requirements:
5
years experience
in HR, Benefits
,
and/or Retirement with enhanced multi-generational communications.
Bachelor's degree in
a
related area
and/or
equivalent
experience/training
.
Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Independent leadership skills to develop, plan
,
and execute the mission of CER.
Strong communication
and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use discretion and
maintain
all confidentiality.
Advanced project management skills.
Thorough knowledge of retirement and continuing benefit processes, protocols, and procedures.
Ability to multi-task with demanding
timeframes
.
Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze, organize and develop creative solutions.
Ability to develop and give presentations to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated working knowledge of, and experience with, directing programmatic and administrative procedures and processes and training others to carry out.
Extensive public relations, marketing, and community outreach experience to include website development and consistent electronic communications.
Demonstrated skill in managing, directing, and motivating volunteers with diverse experiences and strengths in complex, consensus-based settings.
Ability to
establish
effective, collaborative relationships and enlist support of all levels of constituents to mobilize each in a team effort.
Ability to work as part of a team and to
establish
and maintain working relationships with colleagues, university departments,
schools
and administration.
Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis, to maximize the recruiting process. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you
read through
the job posting and review the list of qualifications (
required
and/or preferred), please do not self-
select out
if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.
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