Graduate Division Assistant Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

University of California Irvine

Graduate Division Assistant Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

Req ID: 147312
Payroll Job Title: 000323-STDT SVC MGR 2
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Graduate Division
Department: Grad Div Operations
Reports to Title: 001077-ACT/INTERIM VICE PROVOST
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $108,100.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $204,900.00/Yr.

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 www.uci.edu.

UCI Graduate Division provides leadership on all graduate education matters. We work with all academic units on campus to ensure that scholars from all over the world can learn, teach, and conduct the highest caliber research while pursuing graduate or postdoctoral training. We promote academic integrity and greater understanding by supplying information, guidance, and support to the campus community and beyond. Our aim is to enhance the educational experience by engaging and leading on all matters related to graduate student life: academic progress and advocacy, fellowships, funding and financial support, diversity, employment, and professional development. The Graduate Division coordinates with other Graduate Divisions across the UC system to ensure high quality educational experiences and promotion of graduate education system and state-wide.

Your Role on the Team

The Graduate Division's Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs is a leadership role that oversees centralized student services functions for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Assistant Dean plays a critical role in shaping and delivering high-quality student services that support the academic success and professional growth of the graduate community. This role is responsible for determining the long- and short-term goals and objectives of the graduate student services operations. The Assistant Dean translates divisional priorities into operational plans and service delivery strategies for student services programs. This role directs subordinate supervisors and managers and has organization-wide impact for a variety of functions in graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrolled student services, career counseling, professional development, and graduate advising. Evaluates the effectiveness of student services operations and implements improvements to enhance service quality and student outcomes. Supports divisional strategic initiatives by translating goals into actionable student services programs.

The pay range for this recruitment is $108,100- $156,500 (Annual).

The application deadline is May 27, 2026 at 5:00PM PST.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
• Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuade others, and lead.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 7-9 years' related experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Special Conditions:

• May need to work some nights/weekends for special projects and/or events.