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University of California - Irvine

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.