Sr. Department Administrator

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $88K - $162K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ February 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Sr. Department Administrator to lead and manage departmental operations within the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role involves strategic oversight, fiscal management, staff supervision, and coordination of academic and research support functions in collaboration with senior leadership.

Highlights

Provide strategic leadership and operational management for a department in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Manage budgetary financials, strategic and workload planning, IT, HR, facilities, events, and communications.
Select, train, and supervise department staff.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and discretion in confidential matters.
Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3-5 years in administrative operations with supervisory experience.
Preferred knowledge includes university rules, financial reporting, HR policies, and administrative activities like event planning and risk management.
Salary range is USD $88,000 to $161,600 per year.
Supports academic and research programs within either the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice or Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean and works closely with the Department Chair.
University emphasizes equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.