Chief Administrative Officer

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $88K - $162K 💻 Other 🗓️ March 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Chief Administrative Officer. This role leads the administrative team in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, overseeing daily operations including financial management, personnel, facilities, and graduate student support while planning strategically for departmental goals.

Highlights

Manage administrative functions for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Oversee instructional lab support, financial and business operations, personnel management, and graduate student services.
Report to the Department Chair and Senior Assistant Dean/Chief of Staff.
Use advanced organizational and administrative skills to resolve complex operational issues.
Required knowledge in budget management, personnel policies, event planning, risk management, and website design.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of relevant management and leadership experience.
Experience with fund-based accounting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
Salary range between $95,000 and $125,000 annually.
Department serves over 5,000 students and is part of a top-ranked engineering school with a strong research and industry partnership focus.