Director, DREAM Center

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $79K - $95K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Director for the DREAM Center. The Director leads the development and coordination of support programs for undocumented students, collaborates across campus to meet student needs, and oversees program evaluation and leadership development while supervising staff and fostering community relationships.

Highlights

Develops and directs academic and social support programs for undocumented students.
Collaborates with campus departments to ensure student academic retention and program effectiveness.
Acts as subject-matter expert on undocumented student issues and advises student organizations.
Supervises professional staff, students, and volunteers within the DREAM Center.
Requires advanced knowledge in multicultural counseling, identity development, conflict management, and academic retention strategies.
Requires 3-5 years of relevant university program management experience and supervisory skills.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
Preferred experience includes advanced research methodologies and donor/foundation relations.
Salary range is $79,200 to $95,112 annually with comprehensive benefits.
Supports a mission focused on systemic change and community building for undocumented students at UC Irvine.