Director, Academic Employee & Labor Relations - 132803

• This position is open until filled. First Review Date 10/31/2024.

UC San Diego has over 11,000 academic appointees in multiple types of academic series, including clinical faculty and basic science faculty. The Director(s) of Employee and Labor Relations report to the Senior Director of Academic Employee and Labor Relations. In consultation with the Senior Director, the Director(s) provides support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Personnel, the Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and UC San Diego Deans, Department Chairs, Division Chiefs (SOM, SSPPS and HWSPH), Academic Directors and other Academic Administrators.

Within the large, complex, and dynamic setting of the University of California, the Director(s) of Academic Employee and Labor Relations (E&LR) is a key member of the UC San Diego Academic Personnel Labor and Employee relations team and a recognized functional expert who regularly leads projects of criticality to the organization as assigned by the Sr. Director. The Director(s) utilizes comprehensive and in-depth employee and labor relations expertise to provide recommendations regarding assigned cases; will develop internal and external contacts, determine methods and procedures on case assignments, and functions as a lead with other employees at the academic department and school level. The Director will ensure UC San Diego's compliance with academic personnel policy, procedure and labor agreements. Under minimal direction and in consultation with the Senior Director, this position has responsibility for academic employee and labor relations matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope within their assigned area, requiring analysis of many factors and development of solutions with broad implications for the organization - all within the parameters of Shared Governance, the APM, the PPM, Academic Senate Bylaws, Regulations and Legislative Rulings.

This recruitment is for the Director of Academic Employee & Labor Relations supporting UC San Diego Health/Health Sciences. The Director of Academic ELR - Health will coordinate with appropriate units and divisions of UC San Diego Health/Health Sciences that focuses on Faculty and Physician Management (including Medical Staff and Human Resources) with APS.

Seeking candidates with extensive employee and labor relations experience in a large, complex academic and health sciences setting, preferably within the University of California and recognized as an expert throughout the UC system.

This position is designated "Confidential" within the meaning of the Higher Education Employer- Employee Relations Act.

• Hybrid work schedule. Some travel may be necessary. May require evening and weekend hours.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.

• Extensive employee and labor relations experience in a large, complex academic and health sciences setting, preferably within the University of California and recognized as an expert throughout the UC system.

• Advanced knowledge of academic personnel concepts, policies and procedures, including employment and disciplinary practices, labor relations, salary administration, employee engagement, workforce development, and organizational initiatives relating to and/or impacting academic appointees.

• Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Extensive knowledge of state & federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning all areas of employment and academics, including discrimination, sexual harassment, contract, research misconduct, whistleblowers, records and confidentiality, defamation, and other areas. Experience researching the same when needed.

• Demonstrated skill and experience in analytical and legal writing. Experience in drafting settlement agreements, charge documents, corrective action correspondence other important employment documents.

• Experience in identifying problem areas, advocating institutional position, and initiating appropriate changes. Ability to analyze highly sensitive and complex management issues; develop project scope and solutions; provide professional advice to organization executives and other senior officials; make critical decisions and effective recommendations.

• Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and ability to address complex and sensitive problems in a confident and calming manner. Experience in identifying problem areas, advocating institutional position, and initiating appropriate changes.

• Advanced conflict resolution skills to address and manage extremely difficult and volatile situations/individuals effectively.

• Advanced knowledge of external administrative agencies and their roles in the complaint process, including EEOC, DFEH, OFCCP, OCR, and DOL.

• Demonstrated success in administering performance management systems and mentoring managers on the process of evaluating performance.

• Ability to develop and implement effective training, informational, and educational programs that meet the needs of high level academic leaders.

• Ability to communicate complex information effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences throughout the organizational community.

• Outstanding speaking and listening skills, and ability to speak before large and small audiences with poise and confidence in order to achieve support for difficult and sometimes unpopular positions.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree in the area of law (JD preferred) or other area with equivalent legal and administrative experience preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of legal risk factors in area of employment law, and employment litigation procedures. Extensive knowledge of current trends and principles in collective bargaining.

• Familiarity with University of California and California public higher education human resources law, policies, and procedures. Extensive knowledge and experience with UC Academic policies and procedures.

• Background check required.

• Duties may require direct contact and/or supervision of children (defined as individuals under the age of 18) ; completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) form will be required.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace