Manager, Merage Instruction

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 www.uci.edu.

The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine offers three dynamic MBA programs - plus PhD, specialty masters and undergraduate business degrees - that prepare business leaders for our digitally driven world.

Through our programs, students acquire the exceptional ability to grow their organizations through strategic innovation, analytical decision-making, digital information technology and collaborative execution.

While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to rank consistently among the top five percent of all business programs worldwide through exceptional student recruitment, world-class faculty, a strong alumni network and close relationships with both individual business executives and global corporations.

Your Role on the Team

The Curriculum Planner for the Merage School of Business works independently to manage and coordinate the scheduling of courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Collaborating closely with area coordinators, Associate Deans, Faculty Program Directors, and the Academic Services Team, this role requires a deep understanding of academic requirements, course progression, and curriculum development.

The Planner ensures alignment with the school's evolving curriculum, including new programs and delivery modalities.

Key responsibilities include managing course proposal submissions, updating the university course catalogue, and supporting faculty committees as needed.

The Planner also plays a vital role in sequencing courses for degree completion, coordinating cross-departmental courses, and resolving complex scheduling challenges.

The Planner may assist with faculty colloquia, collaborate with faculty on course material ordering, and serve as the primary point of contact for curriculum delivery issues.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In 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 compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $58,600- $69,150 (Annual).

Required :

• Thorough knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
• Thorough knowledge of department, organization, and University policies, procedures, and directives.
• Thorough knowledge of department and school / college general and major course and degree requirements.
• Proven ability in problem identification, reasoning, analysis to identify trends.
• Proven ability to find solutions to conflicting situations.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred :

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department senior management, faculty, and students.
• Proven ability to evaluate, and implement advanced course scheduling software tools, ensuring that the selected solutions meet the institution's needs for efficiency, scalability, and user-friendliness.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience conducting curriculum planning and course scheduling

Special Conditions :

Hybrid position with some onsite work expected each week.

Conditions 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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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 Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

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 : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination.

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 [email protected].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization