Executive Administrative Consultant in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside

Overview

Job ID 38144682
Category Administrative
Organization UCR Health
Department UCRH Administration Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $106,200 - $154,200
Date Posted November 13, 2026
Application Deadline December 1, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

UCR Health is seeking a highly skilled strategic leader to serve as a key advisor and project management professional supporting executive leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. Reporting directly to senior executive leadership, this position is responsible for driving complex, high-impact projects that advance organizational priorities, improve operational performance, and support the continued growth of UCR Health. The incumbent leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives, including clinical expansions, clinic openings and relocations, operational improvement efforts, and other cross-functional projects requiring collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholder groups. The position oversees project planning, implementation, performance monitoring, and change management activities to ensure successful outcomes and alignment with organizational objectives. This role also coordinates the implementation and tracking of annual organizational goals, partnering with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into measurable objectives, performance metrics, and actionable work plans. The incumbent facilitates accountability, monitors progress, identifies and mitigates risks, and provides executive-level reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making. In addition, the position provides interim leadership and operational oversight for critical functions during periods of organizational transition, ensuring continuity of operations and effective execution of key responsibilities while long-term solutions are established. The incumbent is responsible for developing executive-level presentations, reports, briefing materials, and communications for senior leadership and other internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional project management, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with the ability to influence outcomes, navigate complex organizational environments, and deliver results in support of UCR Health's mission and strategic objectives.This position is currently hybrid, with onsite work Monday through Thursday and optional remote work on Fridays. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.The full salary range for this position is $106,200 - $202,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $149,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required
Advanced degree.	Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.	Required
A minimum of 4 years of experience in a healthcare operations position coordinating executive initiatives.	Required
Experience with UC systems including EPIC, Oracle, Concur, etc.	Preferred
Experience working with healthcare strategic initiatives	Preferred
Experience with working with executive leadership	Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition

Requirement

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

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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 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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