Assistant Director

Position Information

The full salary range for the Assistant Director is $78,700 - $145,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $78,700 - $111,900 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

This position is based on funding from University of California Office of the President (UCOP).

The Assistant Director, under the general direction of the Training Director, will provide leadership to the Center of Excellence (COE) team on projects that have University of California (UC) system wide impact. The individual will apply their expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and project management to create training courses delivered online and in-person. The Assistant Director creates multimedia content, conducts presentations, and teaches instructor-led training sessions. As the supervising trainer on the team, they will use their experience and expertise to create course content, oversee staff, manage the unit's training programs/projects, and train and develop personnel.

As part of the recruitment process, a work sample and presentation(s) may be required from identified finalists.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)
• Advanced degree. (Preferred)
• Advanced degree in education, instructional design or technology, public administration, risk, safety, health, or related field. (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 6 - 10 years of related experience. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or program management, leading and/or supervising. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience developing lectures, videos, online training, and/or blended learning. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience with eLearning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Presenter, etc.), and video production software (such as Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, etc.) (Required)
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

Familiarity in conducting web conferences to collaborate, develop, and build training (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, ReadyTalk, AdobeConnect, GoToMeeting, etc.) Thorough knowledge of adult learning theories and education methodologies. Knowledge of relevant eLearning development software. Ability to foster collaboration and a maintain effective working relationships at all levels in the organization. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and guide employees on educational and eLearning techniques. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and across all groups. Advanced knowledge of training and development, performance management, and workplace learning. Ability to apply knowledge to achieve successful organizational outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

University of California experience or familiarity with higher education institutions or non-profit organizations. Ability to effectively organize department operations and identify process improvement opportunities. Strong skills in planning, resourcing and monitoring effective delivery of training. Strong knowledge of training and development concepts and trends. Ability to apply knowledge to meet program goals and objectives. Strong user of business software. Ability to work in a collaborative manner in a diverse environment. Ability to address and resolve conflict.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview