University of California Office of the President · 2 hours ago
DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT - REMOTE
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expThe University of California, Office of the President is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a highly skilled professional to oversee executive search and recruitment for senior leadership roles, ensuring adherence to policies and best practices throughout the process.
EducationHigher EducationProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support the design, management and execution of high-level search processes for Senior Management Group (SMG) recruitments, the most senior level roles across UCOP and the UC system. This includes providing expert guidance on search structure, search firm utilization, recruitment strategy, search advisory committee formation, assessment methodologies, search budget and timeline development, stakeholder communication and engagement, and the integration of best practices to ensure a successful and effective hiring process is undertaken with each search
Provide comprehensive project management for executive-level recruitments from initiation through appointment, supporting all phases of the process with precision and discretion. This includes developing and monitoring detailed project plans, coordinating activities among senior leaders, search committees, and search firm partners, and ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and communications are met on time. Navigate the University's complex, multi-layered approval processes with sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and adherence to policy at every stage
Provide expert guidance on U.S. federal and California state employment laws, as well as UC HR policies, ensuring all executive hiring practices adhere to legal requirements and reflect the University's professional standards. This includes advising on appropriate search protocols and documentation, adherence to UC and Board of Regents policies, compliance with EEO reporting, and other regulatory obligations throughout each stage of the recruitment process
Partner, coordinate and communicate effectively with the Office of the President, the Board of Regents, cross-functional partners, search committees, campus and location stakeholders, and external search firms to ensure alignment on search processes, timelines, and expectations. Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all parties, support informed decision-making, and help maintain a cohesive, transparent, and well-managed executive recruitment process with each search
Contribute to the operational excellence of the team by supporting high-impact projects and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and ensure executive recruitment is executed consistently and efficiently at scale across the UC. This includes but is not limited to: standardizing tools, templates and processes, enhancing documentation and clarity, improving communication pathways, leveraging technology and automation, identifying bottlenecks and removing obstacles, developing training and capability-building resources, developing metrics and feedback loops, and ensuring adherence with policy and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in executive recruitment, search management, or senior level talent strategy within a large and complex organization
Experience working within or successfully partnering with executive search firms to conduct searches, and the ability to manage and guide the firm effectively
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, comprehensive recruitment strategies, and the proper application of EEO principles
Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills, and experience managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to advise senior leadership with a high level of tact, judgment and discretion
Expert knowledge of the recruitment, screening, interviewing and referral processes
Expert skills associated with conducting needs assessment, providing input on candidate identification and selection, problem solving, effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated abilities associated with problem identification; reasoning; ability to work with business units in the development of ideas and strategies to address short- and long-term employment issues
Demonstrated skills associated with the selection of senior level and more unique and difficult to fill employment assignments
Demonstrated ability to quickly build and maintain relationships and establish trust with leaders, hiring managers, colleagues and candidates
Experience managing recruitment budgeting, metrics, and technology as well as demonstrated thorough knowledge of recruiting best practices and HR concepts and processes
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred
Experience working in higher education or other public, mission-driven organization
Experience working with search committees
Familiarity with University of California governance, policies and culture
Advanced degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development or related field
Demonstrated expert knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the campus
Expert knowledge of business units and related employment plans and objectives
Strong understanding of HR processes and is able to advise business units
Expert knowledge of employment law
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University
Company
University of California Office of the President
The Office of the President is the system wide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers.
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Funding
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