ANTrepreneur Center Program Lead

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.

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The ANTrepreneur Center, part of the Division of Undergraduate Education, is UCI's central resource for undergraduate students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Rather than focusing solely on startup creation, the center is dedicated to building entrepreneurial mindsets. Programs include schoolwide innovation challenges, guest speaker series, workshops, mentorship opportunities, networking events, and access to hands-on resources like a mini makerspace and podcast room. The Center empowers students to explore, learn, and grow as innovators-wherever their careers may lead.

Under the general direction of the ANTrepreneur Center (AC) Director, the Program Lead uses skills as a seasoned, experienced student services professional, to implement innovative, student programmatic activities that foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional development for UCI undergraduates. This role coordinates and executes flagship AC events, facilitates workshops and speaker series, manages student staff, and builds partnerships with the greater entrepreneurial ecosystem across campus. Independently advises students and resolves student services-related issues related to AC activities. May advise faculty and campus partners on a variety of student issues related to AC activities. Works with the AC Director to recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures. Guidance on issues requiring in-depth knowledge of specialized programs is provided by offices specializing in those fields, e.g., the financial aid office, graduate division, or student learning center. May administer award funds for student programs, if provided. The Program Lead works in close collaboration with the Unit Business Coordinator to ensure operational efficiency and serves as a liaison to the Office of Information Technology's Hub to help students access industry-recognized software tools and certifications. This position plays a key role in amplifying student engagement and stewarding community involvement.

Required:

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Strong presentation skills and experience in teaching/mentoring. Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships and relate easily and effectively with people within and outside the University, including both strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem solving with all levels of academia and staff.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Possess business and political acumen, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years with event programming, project management, and workshop facilitation.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with marketing tools, social media platforms, and strategies for digital outreach.
• Demonstrated experience with maker spaces, 3D printing, podcasting, or digital content creation.
• Interest in or experience using AI tools and emerging technologies to support communication and program delivery.

Special Conditions:

• Must be able available for occasional evening and weekend events. In-person position.

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.

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

*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.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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 eec@uci.edu.