Eye Mobile Program Supervisor

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 www.uci.edu.

Orange County is home to the highest concentration of vision technology companies in the world. Working with them has been a cornerstone of the institute since UCI's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences was founded in 1975. At the institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, we have assembled a peerless team of scientists, engineers and physicians. This internationally recognized group includes geneticists, infectious disease specialists and developers of sight-preserving technologies for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts. Their work has put the university in the top echelon of institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research.

Our physicians and researchers are pioneers in developing the most advanced vision treatment and techniques used today. They continue to play a vital role in the development of technologies that make a difference in people's lives. From basic science discoveries that create the foundation of the next generation of product developments to the clinical studies that optimize new therapies, the institute's faculty is committed to being an active collaborator with medical device and pharmaceutical companies, inventors and entrepreneurs. Being at the forefront in eye research makes the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute a magnet for the best and the brightest residents and fellows, the next generation of physicians, surgeons and scientists. It equips us for one ultimate purpose: to keep UCI and Orange County in the vanguard, providing unparalleled patient care.

We invite you to embrace the vision: the creation of a world-class eye research, teaching and patient care center here in Orange County. Together, we can Shine the Light.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the incumbent independently manages and oversees the Eye Mobile program, coordinating more than 10,000 vision screenings and 1,500 eye exams annually across 200+ Orange County schools and community sites. This position provides leadership in program planning, scheduling, and staff deployment; supervises and evaluates staff, students, and volunteers; and ensures compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and institutional policies. Serves as the primary liaison with schools, parents, and community organizations, exercising independent judgment in program operations, personnel management, and problem-solving. Additionally, the role contributes to program evaluation, quality improvement, and long-term strategic planning by analyzing data, developing policies, and securing resources to sustain and expand services.

Required:

• Basic knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Skills associated with the delivery of health promotion and education programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees on educational techniques. Motivates and inspires staff to improve the health education services
• Strong knowledge of health education, technical education, and / or training and development programs
• Strong knowledge associated with the design and delivery of health promotion and education programs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Effective communication skills with peers, learners, faculty, and other health education program coordinators / managers
• Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking processes.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify community health priorities and program gaps. Skilled in planning, implementing, and evaluating health education program delivery to ensure services are responsive, culturally appropriate, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vision screening protocols, procedures, and best practices for school-aged children, including familiarity with and referral processes.
• Familiarity with optometric and ophthalmic exam procedures, including vision testing techniques, patient flow management, and referral processes. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee workload for self and supervised staff in a high-volume clinical/community setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing patient flow in high-volume clinical or community health settings, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and quality of care. In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations and proven ability to oversee compliance with patient confidentiality and data security requirements across program operations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision-making, applying problem-solving skills to resolve complex operational and programmatic issues. Skilled in assessing competing priorities, developing solutions under pressure, and implementing improvements to ensure continuity of services and alignment with organizational goals
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate program policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Achieve program goals while being aware of and sensitive to the overarching long-term considerations for building a sustainable community service that will serve the children of Orange County for decades to come.
• Create standardized materials for parent education that are available in the parents' native language.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training, and evaluating staff, students, and volunteers in a health or community-based program.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 5 years' experience in the health or social service field or equivalent education and experience
• Experience working with community organizations, school-aged children, and parents.
• Experience in accurate data collection, and the skill to efficiently analyze data

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Special Conditions:

• Must be available evenings and/or weekends
• Work locations include community sites and schools throughout Orange County
• Must have a current TB test. Drug test, background check and Live Scan fingerprint check required for this position
• Ability to drive or learn to drive a 34-foot mobile clinic (RV)

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.

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 - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.