As the primary staff administrative officer and advisor for the Associated Students at UCR (ASUCR), the Executive Director provides administrative, fiscal, supervisory, advising and programmatic leadership for the student government-managed services, activities, programs and projects on an on-going, year to year basis for both the Graduate and Undergraduate students. Acts as a representative and liaison in both daily operations and in often highly sensitive situations between students and the campus. Works in conjunction with the ASUCR accounting office to insure fiscal responsibility and management. Has responsibility for overseeing the general operations of ASUCR, the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and the official student newspaper, The Highlander. Constantly communicating with all student leaders and staff on operational questions and processes. Advisor to 100+ elected/appointed students within the ASUCR, GSA and Highlander Newspaper departments. Manages 2.0 FTE staff direct reports and additional 2.0 FTE staff indirect reports. Manages an annual operating budget of $2.5M involving multiple fund sources. The budgeted salary amount for this position is up to $110,000/yr.
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Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Master's degree.
Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience.
Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
Preferred
Experience advising and counseling students on issues related to student government programs, campus administration, and legislation; both at the undergraduate and graduate student level.
Required
Experience in an institution of higher education and working with students (undergraduate and graduate), staff and alumni.
Required
Minimum Requirements
Skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors.
Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Strong knowledge in legislation including written and interpreting bylaws
Working knowledge of a University newspaper
Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Advanced knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.
Knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order/Parliamentary Procedures
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
