Faculty Support Operations Lead (BLANK AST 4)
Apply for Job Job ID 86499 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job SummaryUnder general supervision, provide direction and oversight for the day to day operations of the School of Law Faculty Support Office. Lead and recommend improvements to business processes and procedures, including identifying options to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Advise the Director of Human Resources on the potential impact of policy and procedural changes and recommend appropriate solutions. Suggest and implement methods and procedures to support departmental goals and operational needs.Lead, develop, and deliver training for Faculty Support Assistants. Select, hire, and train student assistants assigned to the unit. Assist the supervisor in monitoring daily workload and reallocating resources as needed based on staffing levels and business demands. Direct the activities of student assistants and administrative support staff, regularly assess performance, and provide constructive feedback. Analyze and assess workload to ensure effective coverage and timely support. Provide a high level of administrative, academic, and technical support to professors, lecturers, emeriti faculty, the Office of the Deans, and the Faculty Recruitment Chair on sensitive and complex matters. Perform administrative support functions critical to the successful operation of academic curriculum activities, including supporting faculty in research, publications, coursework, examinations, and the faculty academic personnel recruitment program.Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and related stakeholders, responding to inquiries via phone, email, and correspondence, and ensuring timely follow up to facilitate effective communication. Manage complex calendars; prepare itineraries and materials for courses, meetings, and presentations; and coordinate travel arrangements and related travel and entertainment reimbursements. Coordinate updates to orientation materials for new and visiting lecturers and professors, and facilitate orientation presentations. Provide technical support related to class video editing, publishing, and distribution. Apply strong problem solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Apply By Date
06/09/2026 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
No Minimum Education required
Administrative experience with academic personnel or instructional support processes in a higher education setting or in complex, high-level executive offices.
Experience with planning and/or execution of recruitment or catered events, online scheduling of meetings and travel arrangements.
Skills in writing, editing and proofreading complex articles/books/manuscripts, reports, and a variety of general correspondence.
Supervisory skills to recruit, select, train, schedule, assign, motivate and evaluate student staff.
Computer skills and proficiency using database, spreadsheet, word processing, email, and other software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, to create, format, and edit documents and spreadsheets containing data, calculated formulas, graphs and tables.
Oral, written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and interact professionally with administration, faculty, staff, students and the public, using tact diplomacy, and good judgment.
Problem solving skills to develop creative solutions to general problems, initiative to attempt unfamiliar projects/assignments, and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with curriculum/instruction support of academic programs, campus and legal systems such as Smart Site, AggieTravel, Banner, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw.
Organizational experience and skills to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity and efficiency.
Working knowledge of University academic personnel policies and procedures, including those specific to instructional activities within the School of Law.
Problem solving skills to research and analyze complex and differing information to make recommendations for decision-making.Key Responsibilities
45% - Academic Programs and Instructional Support
30% - Academic Personnel and Research Support
20% - Leadership & Training
5% - General Administration
Department Overview
The UC Davis School of Law is consistently ranked among the premier law schools in the United States overall and in terms of faculty and student quality and diversity. The school has nearly 600 Juris Doctor (JD) students enrolled in the full-time 3-year program, as well as a LL.M Program, certificates in Public Service Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law and Tax Law, and Joint Degree programs, including JD/MBA, and JD/MA.The budget for the Law School exceeds $40 million including state funds, tuition and professional fee revenue, gifts and endowments. Current market value of endowments exceeds $12 million. School facilities include 60,000 square feet in 3 buildings. The School has 40 active faculty and more than 100 staff. This lead position shares responsibility of providing faculty support with two other staff members that back each other up during absences and peak workload periods.This lead position shares responsibility of providing faculty support with two other staff members that back each other up during absences and peak workload periods.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $34.25 - $44.54
Salary Frequency:Hourly
Salary Grade:111
UC Job Title: BLANK AST 4
UC Job Code: 004725
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
Shift (Work Schedule): M - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:Davis, Ca
Union Representation: CX-Clerical/Admin
Benefits Eligible:Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.htmlHigh quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements including flex schedule and/or hybrid/remote .Restricted vacation during months of May and December due to final exams. Occasionally work varied lunch hours and overtime.
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