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Posted : Thursday, November 09, 2023 05:35 PM
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The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
This range takes into account the 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 be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The full salary range for this position is $83,400 - $155,800.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $111,000 - $115,000.
Job Closing Date Please Note: This position may be 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, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century.
With more 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 academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, 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 throughout California.
The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.
3 billion public-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 rigorous inquiry 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 education program.
The course of UC Merced’s evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan.
Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.
About the Job Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and in consultation with the Vice Provost, provide independent research, guidance, and policy interpretation on academic policy and programs.
Uses advanced skills and knowledge of UC system-wide and/or campus Academic HR policies and programs to address strategic academic personnel issues 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 campus and system-wide procedures and practices.
Provide analytical assessment and support for developing and integrating information technology solutions related to academic personnel programs and processes.
Provides guidance, training, and direction to other Academic HR or affiliated unit staff members.
Key Responsibilities: 1) Serves as a functional expert in the administration and coordination of the review, analysis, and processing of academic personnel transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and 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) Counsels Senate and non-senate faculty and other academic employees concerning complex and/or particularly sensitive work-related or career-related problems.
4) Maintains academic personnel records, both electronic and hard copies; prepares analytical reports from databases and spreadsheets, formulating logical and objective recommendations.
5) Serves as a supervisor for lower-level academic personnel and systems team members; apprise team of unit needs; assist the Assistant Vice Provost in setting and reviewing priorities and assigning and reviewing work progress.
Coordinate schedules to ensure optimal staffing coverage.
6) Develops training materials and conducts group and individual training sessions.
Recognizes issues that have campus impact or future implications and advises Assistant Vice Provost appropriately, anticipating future needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Identifies and utilizes precedent-setting situations to recommend new organizational procedures and practices.
7) Provides expert analytical support for developing, interpreting, and reviewing academic personnel policies and procedures.
8) Identifies risks for conflicts with Union contracts or MOUs and recommends action to prevent circumstances that would lead to violations.
Works collaboratively with Assistant Vice Provost and Employee Labor Relations in responding to complaints and formal grievances, providing analyses and draft documents.
9) Provides support and assistance in other academic personnel functional areas as necessary.
*LI-RM1 Qualifications · Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related area (required); or · Advanced degree from an accredited university (preferred); and · Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in an Academic Human Resources job function, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
MBA is preferred and may substitute for one year of experience (required).
Critical Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies: · Ability to communicate complex information effectively and persuasively, written, oral, and electronic, with diverse audiences throughout the organizational community.
· Ability to interpret and apply policy.
· Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and independently and to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization.
· Knowledge of the University of California Academic Personnel Manual.
· Experience in researching and preparing complex reports and memos.
· Experience speaking before various audiences with poise and confidence.
· Knowledge of best practices in human resources.
· Knowledge of UCPath, COGNOS and AP Recruit.
· General Knowledge of Business Systems applications and maintenance.
Background Check Background check and fingerprinting will be required.
Policy Statement How to Apply: An online application is required for each position to apply.
The University 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.
UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above.
We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community.
When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.
Vaccination Program Policy: 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 a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.
For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
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 https://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 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases.
Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: https://ucnet.
universityofcalifornia.
edu/compensation-and-benefits/
This range takes into account the 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 be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The full salary range for this position is $83,400 - $155,800.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $111,000 - $115,000.
Job Closing Date Please Note: This position may be 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, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century.
With more 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 academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, 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 throughout California.
The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
The Merced 2020 Project, a $1.
3 billion public-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 rigorous inquiry 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 education program.
The course of UC Merced’s evolution is piloted by a long-range strategic plan.
Enacted in 2021, the 10-year blueprint is guiding how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway to earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted in each campus unit.
About the Job Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and in consultation with the Vice Provost, provide independent research, guidance, and policy interpretation on academic policy and programs.
Uses advanced skills and knowledge of UC system-wide and/or campus Academic HR policies and programs to address strategic academic personnel issues 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 campus and system-wide procedures and practices.
Provide analytical assessment and support for developing and integrating information technology solutions related to academic personnel programs and processes.
Provides guidance, training, and direction to other Academic HR or affiliated unit staff members.
Key Responsibilities: 1) Serves as a functional expert in the administration and coordination of the review, analysis, and processing of academic personnel transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and 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) Counsels Senate and non-senate faculty and other academic employees concerning complex and/or particularly sensitive work-related or career-related problems.
4) Maintains academic personnel records, both electronic and hard copies; prepares analytical reports from databases and spreadsheets, formulating logical and objective recommendations.
5) Serves as a supervisor for lower-level academic personnel and systems team members; apprise team of unit needs; assist the Assistant Vice Provost in setting and reviewing priorities and assigning and reviewing work progress.
Coordinate schedules to ensure optimal staffing coverage.
6) Develops training materials and conducts group and individual training sessions.
Recognizes issues that have campus impact or future implications and advises Assistant Vice Provost appropriately, anticipating future needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Identifies and utilizes precedent-setting situations to recommend new organizational procedures and practices.
7) Provides expert analytical support for developing, interpreting, and reviewing academic personnel policies and procedures.
8) Identifies risks for conflicts with Union contracts or MOUs and recommends action to prevent circumstances that would lead to violations.
Works collaboratively with Assistant Vice Provost and Employee Labor Relations in responding to complaints and formal grievances, providing analyses and draft documents.
9) Provides support and assistance in other academic personnel functional areas as necessary.
*LI-RM1 Qualifications · Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related area (required); or · Advanced degree from an accredited university (preferred); and · Five (5) years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in an Academic Human Resources job function, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
MBA is preferred and may substitute for one year of experience (required).
Critical Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies: · Ability to communicate complex information effectively and persuasively, written, oral, and electronic, with diverse audiences throughout the organizational community.
· Ability to interpret and apply policy.
· Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and independently and to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization.
· Knowledge of the University of California Academic Personnel Manual.
· Experience in researching and preparing complex reports and memos.
· Experience speaking before various audiences with poise and confidence.
· Knowledge of best practices in human resources.
· Knowledge of UCPath, COGNOS and AP Recruit.
· General Knowledge of Business Systems applications and maintenance.
Background Check Background check and fingerprinting will be required.
Policy Statement How to Apply: An online application is required for each position to apply.
The University 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.
UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above.
We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community.
When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.
Vaccination Program Policy: 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 a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.
For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
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 https://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 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases.
Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: https://ucnet.
universityofcalifornia.
edu/compensation-and-benefits/
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• Location : 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA
• Post ID: 9004000812
