Director of Clinical Nursing Administration

Who We Are

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit

At the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we dedicate ourselves to the education of nursing professionals who improve patient care and promote community and population health, locally and globally, and we strive to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice.

Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, we are preparing nurse scholars who advance the science that guides practice, and we are preparing future faculty and policy specialists who educate our students to address the growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population of California and the nation. The academic programs that the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, a Master of Science in Nursing Science (MEPN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science. Your Role on the Team

The Director of Clinical Nursing Administration serves as thee lead administrative officer for the clinical nursing unit within the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and functions as a key member of the School's management team. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight across clinical education, operations, finance, and faculty practice activities that support the School's educational and practice missions. The Director independently manages complex projects involving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical operations and experiential nursing education infrastructure across all program levels (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and community), ensuring clinical learning environments support student success, faculty practice excellence, and regulatory compliance.


The Director functions as the finance manager for clinical operations and faculty practice, providing fiscal leadership over the clinical nursing unit's operational budget, fiscal reporting, and professional billing activities in collaboration with senior School leadership and the Director of Finance. The incumbent is responsible for financial analysis, regulatory compliance, resource planning, and budget monitoring to ensure operational sustainability and alignment with institutional priorities. Additionally, the Director conducts studies and analyses to inform decision-making, develops operational procedures and systems to support accreditation documentation, and recommends policy changes to ensure adherence to government regulations, external agency requirements, and university policies.


The Director provides comprehensive administrative and operational oversight of simulation operations and has full personnel authority over simulation specialists and clinical support staff who manage clinical learning environments, preceptor training, and student placements at academic health centers and community partners. Working collaboratively with academic program leadership, the Director of the Clinical Faculty Practice, and the Director of the Simulation Center, the incumbent develops and executes long-term vision, policies, and procedures for clinical nursing programs while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards (AACN, BRN, CCNE). This position requires specialized expertise in healthcare, clinical training, and nursing education to optimize clinical placement processes, sustain high-quality education sites, and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives that advance academic excellence, health equity, and community impact.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of academic and clinical education operations in nursing or healthcare
• Expert oral and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff
• Leadership experience in academic and / or healthcare agencies or settings
• Demonstrated expertise in building collaborations between academia, industry and / or governmental agencies
• Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution and administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Managerial experience and proven success in managing a complex research or academic program(s).
• Excellent strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to meet deadlines with competing priorities
• Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities.
• Commitment to serving students of all backgrounds and economic circumstances with respect for sensitivity and confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques
• Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience training
• 5-7 years of experience in healthcare or nursing education with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare administration, or Nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of accreditation and regulatory standards for nursing education (AACN, BRN, CCNE)
• Knowledge of data systems and tools supporting clinical placement, accreditation, and compliance
• Knowledge of UCI Policies and Procedures related to academic, student, and/or financial affairs

Total Rewards

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. Expected Hiring Range $108,100 - $129,000.

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 -

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization