Assistant Director, Support Services

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.

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UCI CARE provides free and confidential support services to members of the UCI community who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence and/or stalking. Programs and services are available to people of all identities and regardless of status. UCI CARE aims to end these forms of power-based personal violence by engaging the campus community in education, programming, and transformative action.

Supervises the professional advocates providing confidential support services, crisis intervention, resource information and referrals. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, grant, and material resources. Oversees holistic healing programs. Manages and leads campus and community advisory boards and builds relationships with partners in support of the expansion of services for survivors. Conducts presentations and trainings for campus and community groups. Oversees the assessment of support services for the department and in alignment with grant deliverables.

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence which includes sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience to guide advocacy and support services.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner; strong problem-solving and interpersonal abilities to function as a resource to professional advocacy staff on especially challenging, sensitive or complex cases.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.
• Advanced experience in speaking in front of diverse audiences and the ability to adapt materials quickly so that the audience can understand the concepts being presented.
• Advanced ability to maintain professional boundaries with survivors and ensure legal protections of confidentiality and privilege are adhered to by subordinates.
• Strong skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately.
• Proven ability to work effectively within and outside of the university system in developing relationships and programs to address issues and needs.
• In depth experience with computer programs used in the university such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, case tracking systems and other key programs necessary to perform the requirements of the position.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession, such as the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights/Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, Clery Act, CA Victim's Rights Laws, and The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, and other relevant state and federal legislation and UCOP mandates.
• Ability to manage fiscal resources effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interpretation and implementation of federal and state law related to sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
• Bachelor's degree in related area
• California Certification for Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Training
• California Certification for Domestic Violence Advocates
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with survivors of power-based personal violence

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training preferred

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to provide services, advocacy and crisis intervention during non-business hours as appropriate.
• Able to maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.
• Must pass a background fingerprint screening.
• This is a one year contract position with renewal up to 3 years, dependent on business need.

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $88,000- $106,400 (Annual).

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.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.