Program Director of Professional Development

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .DTEI cultivates equitable learning environments across campus through pedagogical development opportunities focused on integrating innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching practices.
Your Role on the Team

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI), the Director of Professional Development provides leadership and supervision for the implementation of a professional development curriculum designed for faculty, graduate students, and all members of the instructional teams to enhance overall instruction on campus. Responsibilities include supervising and directing the activities of professional training staff, organizing the professional development curriculum and overseeing work plans and goals; requiring excellent people management skills and ability to evaluate the performance of subordinates. Sets the short-term goals and priorities and provides day-to-day oversight of program development and delivery. This role also plans, budgets and coordinates the implementation of various professional development activities (i.e. workshops, panels, institutes, etc.) and directly supervises a team of professional staff across various specialties of instructional design and educational development; ensures compliance with accessibility standards and collaborates with DTEI stakeholders to ensure alignment of divisional priorities. Collaborates with the DTEI leadership team for strategic alignment. Recommends changes to department policies and practices.
What It Takes to be Successful

Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .Required:

• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with clients and instructors.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical professional development and training programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Advanced presentation skills. Ability to resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent management and leadership skills to motivate, inspire, develop, and support staff. Effective leadership skills, including directing and developing staff members.
• Effective skills to conduct needs assessment and program delivery.
• Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and demonstrate independence in identifying complex problems and proposing innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent multitasking and follow-through skills; able to work under pressure managing multiple projects with attention to details.
• Ability to exemplify excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that maximizes the success and inclusion of our UCI community. Ability to work and interact with diverse populations.
• 1-3 years Supervising Staff in Higher Education
• 1-3 years Curriculum Mapping and Design
• 1-3 years Leading professional development efforts in higher ed, educational development and instructional design
• 1-3 years Assessing professional development programmingPreferred:
  • 1-3 years Teaching experience in higher educationConditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
      • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
      • E-Verify
      • Pre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
        Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
        
        Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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