Manager of Strategic Initiative and Analysis

University of California Irvine

Manager of Strategic Initiative and Analysis

Updated : Jan 10, 2022

Location : UC Irvine Campus

Job Type :

Department : Verano Place

Job Opening ID : 29422 Reports To : Senior Director for Graduate and Family Housing Working Title : Manager of Strategic Initiative and Analysis Department : Verano Place Bargaining Unit : 99 FLSA : Exempt Payroll Job Code : 007398 Job Location : UCI Campus- Irvine Percent of Time : 100% Work Schedule : 8-5, M - F Employee Class : Career Position Summary : Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 240 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million.

Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.

3 million sq. ft. Currently, Student Housing houses 45% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP).

Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents. The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures;

researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Provides vision, leadership, and oversees strategic initiatives including modeling housing feasibility, and managing the Graduate Guarantee Housing Program.

Provides logistical and analytical coordination for all strategic initiatives involving Graduate and Family Housing residents to support decision making.

Provides direct service, support, and referral in response to individual or community concerns. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.

This position is a vital part of UC Irvine's effort to provide a Housing Guarantee to incoming Graduate students and families.

These efforts are key to the recruitment of graduate students. Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of complex programs and services.

Develop strategies to improve current programmatic efforts. Provides support to residents in crisis. Responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints.

Serve as a member of the Graduate and Family Housing and Student Housing Emergency Response Team. Under the general direction of the Senior Director for Graduate and Family Housing, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis serves as a member of the Graduate and Family Housing Leadership Team and collaborates with Graduate Division and Housing Administrative Services to manage the Graduate Housing Guarantee and support students.

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis leads and collaborates with other managers to establish strategic plans and objectives affecting Student Housing across the organization.

This includes developing shared priorities and advancing goals in support of student enrollment / retention, development, and inclusive excellence.

Compensation Range : $59,200.00 - $86,700.00 Department Website :

https : / / housing.uci.edu / Required : Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Project and Policy Analysis and / or or other leadership / analysis roles.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Knowledge of common organization and other computer application programs.

Demonstrated managerial skill in planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling multiple operational functions and services.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to compose reports, letters, instructions, and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition, and mechanics.

Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone, and in writing.

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.Analytical / problem-solving skills. Advanced skills in identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

Ability to create compelling and succinct quarterly and annual reports. Demonstrated success in funding proposal preparation, grant writing, and donor development.

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.

Can succeed in a work environment with frequent interruptions from program partners and students throughout the day.Strong policy analysis techniques.

Advanced knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.

Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and implementation skills.Interpersonal and cultural competence skills to effectively communicate with and support a wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds, including understanding and respect for cultural, ethnic and individual differences.

Knowledge of the intersectional impacts of identities, specifically understanding of the exacerbation of resource-scarcity for individuals from multiple marginalized backgrounds.

Advanced knowledge of the structures and systems that disproportionately impact individuals from marginalized or low-resource communities.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies including administrators, staff, students, and vendors.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in group / team settings.Ability to work independently and to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

Skill in taking initiative, setting priorities, and managing time to complete work in a timely manner.Extensive knowledge of the challenges of food security, housing security, and basic needs access among college students as well as best practices in addressing those challenges.

Demonstrated skill in program planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to provide workshops to enhance the leadership capabilities of the student population.

Preferred : Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA, Clery Act, Title IX, and other laws critical to support student success and basic needs.

Experience using excel databases and tracking metrics for large complex organizations. Special Conditions Required : Must pass a background check and DMV clearance required.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.

CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here : http : / / www.leginfo.

ca.gov / cgi Must be willing to assist in the event of an emergency / natural disaster. Must be willing to work occasional overtime, nights and weekends.

Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts / subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

Job Opening ID : 29422 Reports To : Senior Director for Graduate and Family Housing Working Title : Manager of Strategic Initiative and Analysis Department : Verano Place Bargaining Unit : 99 FLSA : Exempt Payroll Job Code : 007398 Job Location : UCI Campus- Irvine Percent of Time : 100% Work Schedule : 8-5, M - F Employee Class : Career Position Summary : Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 240 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million.

Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.

3 million sq. ft. Currently, Student Housing houses 45% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP).

Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents. The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures;

researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Provides vision, leadership, and oversees strategic initiatives including modeling housing feasibility, and managing the Graduate Guarantee Housing Program.

Provides logistical and analytical coordination for all strategic initiatives involving Graduate and Family Housing residents to support decision making.

Provides direct service, support, and referral in response to individual or community concerns. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.

This position is a vital part of UC Irvine's effort to provide a Housing Guarantee to incoming Graduate students and families.

These efforts are key to the recruitment of graduate students. Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of complex programs and services.

Develop strategies to improve current programmatic efforts. Provides support to residents in crisis. Responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints.

Serve as a member of the Graduate and Family Housing and Student Housing Emergency Response Team. Under the general direction of the Senior Director for Graduate and Family Housing, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis serves as a member of the Graduate and Family Housing Leadership Team and collaborates with Graduate Division and Housing Administrative Services to manage the Graduate Housing Guarantee and support students.

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Analysis leads and collaborates with other managers to establish strategic plans and objectives affecting Student Housing across the organization.

This includes developing shared priorities and advancing goals in support of student enrollment / retention, development, and inclusive excellence.

Compensation Range : $59,200.00 - $86,700.00 Department Website :

https : / / housing.uci.edu / Required : Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Project and Policy Analysis and / or or other leadership / analysis roles.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Knowledge of common organization and other computer application programs.

Demonstrated managerial skill in planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling multiple operational functions and services.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to compose reports, letters, instructions, and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition, and mechanics.

Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone, and in writing.

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.Analytical / problem-solving skills. Advanced skills in identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

Ability to create compelling and succinct quarterly and annual reports. Demonstrated success in funding proposal preparation, grant writing, and donor development.

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.

Can succeed in a work environment with frequent interruptions from program partners and students throughout the day.Strong policy analysis techniques.

Advanced knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.

Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and implementation skills.Interpersonal and cultural competence skills to effectively communicate with and support a wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds, including understanding and respect for cultural, ethnic and individual differences.

Knowledge of the intersectional impacts of identities, specifically understanding of the exacerbation of resource-scarcity for individuals from multiple marginalized backgrounds.

Advanced knowledge of the structures and systems that disproportionately impact individuals from marginalized or low-resource communities.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies including administrators, staff, students, and vendors.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in group / team settings.Ability to work independently and to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

Skill in taking initiative, setting priorities, and managing time to complete work in a timely manner.Extensive knowledge of the challenges of food security, housing security, and basic needs access among college students as well as best practices in addressing those challenges.

Demonstrated skill in program planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to provide workshops to enhance the leadership capabilities of the student population.

Preferred : Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA, Clery Act, Title IX, and other laws critical to support student success and basic needs.

Experience using excel databases and tracking metrics for large complex organizations. Special Conditions Required : Must pass a background check and DMV clearance required.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.

CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here : http : / / www.leginfo.

ca.gov / cgi Must be willing to assist in the event of an emergency / natural disaster. Must be willing to work occasional overtime, nights and weekends.

Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification. Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts / subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

To apply, visit https : / / careersucirvine.ttcportals.com / jobs / 8330573-manager-of-strategic-initiative-and-analysis

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