The Senior Academic Affairs Analyst is a member of the School of Medicine's Academic Personnel team and provides comprehensive academic personnel support and consultation to faculty, department leadership, and academic administrators. The position independently manages and advises on complex academic appointments, reviews, recruitments, compensation matters, faculty dossiers, visa-related employment issues, and Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP) activities. The incumbent interprets and applies University, campus, School of Medicine, and collective bargaining policies; counsels faculty and academic leadership; identifies and resolves compliance or procedural issues; and coordinates academic personnel actions from initiation through completion. The position also supports academic recruitment and onboarding, maintains personnel data and reports, develops procedures and training, and contributes to process improvements that advance the School of Medicine's academic mission. The salary range for this position is $75,900.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This is a hybrid position consisting of three days on-site at the UCR main campus and two days remote.
degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
experience
4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required
Knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration. Thorough knowledge of systemwide and organization policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration. Demonstrated skill in operating a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet software and for data entry purposes. Proven proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses. Thorough knowledge of organization and college goals, priorities and values and the legal and human implications of decisions. Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR. Oral communication skills to communicate effectively with persons at all levels of the organization and using appropriate vocabulary to obtain and convey information, explain policies and procedures, or to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action. Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality. Skill in organizing and maintaining effective record-keeping systems of various levels of volume and complexity. Working knowledge of academic personnel dossier preparation. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic administrators, faculty, staff, co-workers and students, and to interact with individuals from the community at large. Advanced writing skills to compose clear, concise and grammatically correct correspondence, minutes and reports. Proofreading skills to edit typewritten materials for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Ability to analyze complex management issues; develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
Required
