Senior Academic Personnel Manager (Remote)

Senior Academic Personnel Manager (Remote)
University of California Merced
JobID
61858
Location
Merced
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Hiring Range
The Universityof California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into accountthe wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge,abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to beoffered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications andexperience. The full salary range for this position is $83,400 - $155,800. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the Universityreasonably expects to pay for this position is $111,000 - $115,000.
Job Closing Date
Please Note: This position maybe 100% remote for a well-qualified and experienced applicant.
Initial Applicant Review will take place on or around 12/18/2023.Posting may close any time without notice after that date.
About UC Merced
The University of California, Merced, isthe newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. Withmore than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion,collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academicpartnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamiceducators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report,UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughoutCalifornia. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability inconstruction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.3 billionpublic-private partnership unprecedented in higher education and completed in 2020, nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus,enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. UC Merced also operates the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million,three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
The university's mission of educational excellence and rigorousinquiry is powered by three schools and numerous research institutes and centers that seek scientific and social solutions for the Valley,California and the world. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced is preparing the way for a rigorous medical educationprogram.
The course of UC Merced's evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan. Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint isguiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding ouridentity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in eachcampus unit.
About the Job
Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and inconsultation with the Vice Provost, provide independent research, guidance, and policy interpretation on academic policy and programs. Usesadvanced skills and knowledge of UC system-wide and/or campus Academic HR policies and programs to address strategic Academic Personnelissues and resolve complex issues and situations. Provide high-level analysis and guidance to deans, department chairs, and their designees;provide information, interpretation, and recommendations related to Academic Personnel policies; and participate in developing new campusand system-wide procedures and practices. Provide analytical assessment and support for developing and integrating information technologysolutions related to Academic Personnel programs and processes. Provides guidance, training, and direction to other Academic HR oraffiliated unit staff members.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Serves as a functional expert in the administration andcoordination of the review, analysis, and processing of Academic Personnel transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and proceduresand protecting confidential information and documents.
2) Provides advice to academic administrators, staff, and Department Chairs;recommends strategies for addressing situations involving academic appointees and/or requests for exceptions to policy.
3) CounselsSenate and non-senate faculty and other academic employees concerning complex and/or particularly sensitive work-related or career-relatedproblems.
4) Maintains Academic Personnel records, both electronic and hard copies; prepares analytical reports from databases andspreadsheets, formulating logical and objective recommendations.
5) Serves as a supervisor for lower-level Academic Personnel andsystems team members; apprise team of unit needs; assist the Assistant Vice Provost in setting and reviewing priorities and assigning andreviewing work progress. Coordinate schedules to ensure optimal staffing coverage.
6) Develops training materials and conducts groupand individual training sessions. Recognizes issues that have campus impact or future implications and advises Assistant Vice Provostappropriately, anticipating future needs, challenges, and opportunities. Identifies and utilizes precedent-setting situations to recommendnew organizational procedures and practices.
7) Provides expert analytical support for developing, interpreting, and reviewingAcademic Personnel policies and procedures.
8) Identifies risks for conflicts with Union contracts or MOUs and recommends action toprevent circumstances that would lead to violations. Works collaboratively with Assistant Vice Provost and Employee Labor Relations inresponding to complaints and formal grievances, providing analyses and draft documents.
9) Provides support and assistance in otherAcademic Personnel functional areas as necessary.
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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from anaccredited university in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related area (required); or

Advanced degree from anaccredited university (preferred); and

Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in an AcademicHuman Resources job function, or a combination of education, training, and experience. MBA is preferred and may substitute for one year ofexperience (required).
Critical Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies:

Ability to communicate complexinformation effectively and persuasively, written, oral, and electronic, with diverse audiences throughout the organizationalcommunity.

Ability to interpret and apply policy.

Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, including Word, Excel, andPowerPoint.

Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and independently and to effectively work with staff at all levels of theorganization.

Knowledge of the University of California Academic Personnel Manual.

Experience in researching andpreparing complex reports and memos.

Experience speaking before various audiences with poise and confidence.

Knowledgeof best practices in human resources.

Knowledge of UCPath, COGNOS and AP Recruit.

General Knowledge of BusinessSystems applications and maintenance.
Background Check
Background check and fingerprinting will berequired.
Policy Statement
How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply. TheUniversity of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants.Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM,or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.
EqualEmployment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusiveexcellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as adisabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UCMerced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nortolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. Weseek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applyingto UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.
Vaccination ProgramPolicy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit arequest for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later thanthe applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date ofemployment.
Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace.Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.
E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated bythe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifiesemployment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions fundedby federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successfulcandidate must pass the E-Verify check.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits packageoffered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=25&JobOpeningId=61858&PostingSeq=1
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