Business Optimization Specialist
University of California, Irvine
| Company | University of California, Irvine |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Irvine |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | USD 91k–166k |
| Posted | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
University of California, Irvine is hiring a Business Optimization Specialist. The role involves analyzing and improving business processes within the Division of Finance & Administration to enhance efficiency and service delivery. This position leads process redesign initiatives, supports implementation of AI and automation tools, and develops training and performance monitoring materials.
Highlights
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead process redesign and implement AI-enabled and automation solutions.
• Develop training materials and support change management for new workflows.
• Create dashboards and performance metrics to track process effectiveness.
• Required skills include strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency preferred in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, online survey tools, and AI-enabled business tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; 3+ years in business process improvement preferred.
• Certifications in project management, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, or business analysis are beneficial.
• Salary range between $90,600 and $166,400 per year.
• Supports over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff in the finance and administration division.