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.
Public Records Office is part of the Division of Equal Opportunity and Compliance led by the Vice Chancellor of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. The purpose of the Public Records Office is to provide access to public information concerning the conduct of the people's business. This access is a fundamental right of people that are interested in the operations of UC Irvine.
Your Role on the Team
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of public records and information practices issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for performing accurate searches in response to requests. Primarily deals with requests for public records, educational records or Information Practices requests for personal data which are complex in nature and diverse in scope.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Public Records Office, the Senior Public Records Analyst processes requests for public documents received under the California Public Records Act (PRA), Information Practices Act (IPA), and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Incumbent will exercise considerable independent judgment to refine requests, determine the scope of the request and review the items collected for responsiveness. Incumbent will establish rapport with UCI senior managers and other university employees to assist with the collection of records. Consistently and thoroughly review collections to identify confidential, sensitive or exempt material that should be withheld from disclosure. The scope of responsibility spans the entire UC Irvine Campus and UC Irvine Health organization.
Interprets information management policy and legislation, providing advice to senior management, faculty, managers, supervisors, information technology/systems developers and administrators, academic and nonacademic staff, students, media, and the public.
What It Takes to be Successful
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.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $69,500- $96,500 (Annual).
Required:
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels and diversity of employees and members of the public, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate using professional correspondence, reports and presentations. Ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Skills and experience to de-escalate communications with highly emotional and intense requesters or record holders.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Sound judgment and analytical / problem-solving skills.
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and ability to sustain productivity over extended periods.
Strong policy analysis techniques, project management and organizational skills.
Attention to detail with superior analytical, writing, editing and document review skills. Demonstrated ability to produce work of the highest quality.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, where document collection, review and customer service were significant portions of the work.
Preferred:
Knowledge of public records laws, practices and strategies.
Familiarity with University of California administrative and academic organizational structure, mode of governance, general policies, procedures, and regulations preferred.
Experience with public sector records management.
Experience working in the public sector or higher education environment
Special Conditions:
Position eligible for hybrid work, inclusive of both onsite and remote work.
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
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
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Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.