Vice President, Systemwide Shared Services University of California

Key Responsibilities

UCPath (UC Payroll, Academic Personnel, Timekeeping & Human Resources) is the University of California’s centralized system for payroll, benefits, and HR for all 266,000 employees. The UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) is the central office providing comprehensive retirement planning, pension benefits management, and retiree health insurance support for University of California employees, retirees, and their families.

In this context, the VP will manage one of the most advanced shared services portfolios in higher education, overseeing more than $33 billion in annual financial transactions. In collaboration with campus leaders, systemwide stakeholders, and governance bodies, the VP is responsible for leading the implementation of a “one-stop” service model to support employees—from hiring to retirement—while enhancing operational consistency and positioning the organization for sustainable growth and service expansion. The incumbent will spearhead initiatives to align operations, improve service delivery, and demonstrate the value of shared services across a decentralized system, while remaining attentive to the distinctive needs of retirees and employees across a broad range of campuses, medical centers, and research centers.

Qualification & Requirements

• The successful candidate will be an accomplished executive with experience leading large-scale shared services organizations.
• They will bring strong financial and operational acumen, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills, and the ability to lead through influence in a complex, consensus-driven environment.
• Experience in higher education is valued, though UC also welcomes leaders from corporate or other shared services settings who are motivated by public mission, scale, and institutional complexity. California residency is required.
• The position offers location flexibility, with a primary presence either at the Office of the President (UCOP) in Oakland or at UC Path’s offices in Riverside, and requires frequent travel to service centers and UC campuses.

Benefits

No information available.