Assistant Director – OSHA, Safety, & Fire – 140587

Filing Deadline: Fri 7/24/2026

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This position offers a hybrid (remote/on-site) work arrangement with a requirement of a
minimum of 3 days onsite. This position is at Division of Extended Studies’ 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.

A cover letter
is optional, but strongly encouraged

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC San Diego
Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility
through educational enrichment across the lifespan.

As a fully self-supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs,
Extended Studies operates year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and
staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that
reflect our standing as part of a top-tier globally renowned public research University.

Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square
feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC
San Diego campus, as well as off-campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning
platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e-commerce
operating 24/7. There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and
students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD-TV, and a variety of
public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and
activities.

Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San
Diego Park & Market, a 66,000-square-foot, four-story, multi-purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown
San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and
programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Director will apply subject matter expertise in Safety education and program
development to manage the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) established in 1990 under the Department of Labor/OSHA as well as
other safety and fire leadership programs. Under the general supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
the Assistant Director will manage a broad range of educational products and the instructors and staff who deliver those products to sustain
academic quality. Uses advanced technical expertise, accredited and/or certification public education program concepts, and organizational
objectives to resolve complex public education program issues and needs assessment initiatives. Works on most complex public education
program issues, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation and understanding of organizational strategies and business
objectives. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations, and development of programs.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Engages campus, industry, academic
advisors, and authorities in the safety educational offerings. Provides expertise and insight in evaluating the performance of existing
portfolios of programs and recommends timely adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Serves as expert resource to other educational
program personnel. Performs the full array of supervisory duties including hiring, training, work direction, and performance management and
serves as “lead” accredited and / or certification safety programs specialist and subject matter expert to develop public educational
program personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced, demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working in,
  occupational safety and health (OSHA) education.
• Advanced knowledge of accredited and / or certificate program instruction and
  delivery methodologies, the organization, market and business strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervising the
  work of others, including recruitment, selection, training and motivating staff, delegation of tasks, setting of goals, performance
  management, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful new partnerships and programs in a university
  setting.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates thorough
  knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas
  of public educational programs.
• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word, Excel,
  Access, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing concepts
  including developing marketing plans, targeting audiences, and coordinating marketing events.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Must have access to reliable
  transportation.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $79,200 – $143,400 (will be prorated if the
appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $37.93 – $68.68

Factors in determining the appropriate
compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and
organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University
reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this
position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University
of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time.
Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and
learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty,
staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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 status under state or
federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct
  in the Workplace

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