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.

The School of Medicine is guided by 4 strategic goals: research distinction, innovative education, clinical excellence, and being the region's top destination for complex care. UCI School of Medicine has 24 departments, ranging from basic science research to clinical, medical and surgical specialties, and research, clinical and teaching relationships with the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. The School of Medicine Office of Research, co-led by the Vice Dean for Basic Science Research and the Vice Dean for Clinical Research, oversees all basic science, clinical and translational research activities in the School of Medicine.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean of Administration with a dotted line to the Dean of the School of Medicine, the Assistant Dean of Research and Chief of Staff will have organizational oversight of the School of Medicine’s clinical and basic science research enterprise to help achieve distinction in all facets of research, including clinical trials. The Assistant Dean and Chief of Staff is expected to exercise independent judgment and decision making in the management of the school’s research operations and will be expected to plan, design and implement the overall strategic direction of research within the School of Medicine. The Assistant Dean and Chief of Staff will serve as a subject matter expert on all matters related to research contracts and grants administration. The incumbent will oversee operational management for the School of Medicine, including but not limited to: budgeting, staffing, finance, human resources, and space planning. Will represent the Dean to the University community and various stakeholders. The Assistant Dean and Chief of Staff will direct short- and long-term planning and develop policies and procedures within the School of Medicine.

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.

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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:

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.