"DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT - REMOTE"

Position Summary

The University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) seeks a highly skilled professional to serve as Director of Executive Search and Recruitment within the People, Strategy, Talent and Culture Division. This position reports to the Senior Director and provides strategic oversight and advisory support for the University's most senior-level searches, including positions reporting directly to the President, systemwide officers, and other critical leadership roles across the UC system. The Director plays a critical role guiding, coordinating, and supporting all aspects of systemwide executive search and recruitment, partnering closely with search firms and stakeholders to ensure that recruitments are conducted with fairness, consistency, and adherence to UC policies and governance practices. While this position does not directly conduct recruitments or manage staff, it plays a critical role in guiding, coordinating, and supporting all aspects of executive search and recruitment operations. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% Support the design, management and execution of high-level search processes for Senior Management Group (SMG) recruitments...
• 20% Provide comprehensive project management for executive-level recruitments...
• 20% Provide expert guidance on U.S. federal and California state employment laws...
• 20% Partner, coordinate and communicate effectively...
• 20% Contribute to the operational excellence of the team...

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in executive recruitment...
• Experience working within or successfully partnering with executive search firms...
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law...
• Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills...
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality...

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education...
• Experience working with search committees.
• Familiarity with University of California governance...
• Advanced degree in human resources...

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the recruitment...
• Expert skills associated with conducting needs assessment...
• Demonstrated abilities associated with problem identification...
• Demonstrated skills associated with the selection...
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build and maintain relationships...
• Experience managing recruitment budgeting...

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of organizational policies...
• Expert knowledge of business units...
• Strong understanding of HR processes...
• Expert knowledge of employment law.

Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Job Details

Job Title: Employment Representative 5

Job Code: 000623

Salary Grade: Grade 26

Payscale: $160,000 - $175,000

Additional Information: This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California...

How to Apply: Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

Application Review Date: The first review date for this job is December 17, 2025. The position will be open until filled.