Accounting and Taxation Clinic Coordinator

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 www.uci.edu.

The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine is a top-ranked graduate business school committed to developing leaders for a digitally driven world. Located in the heart of Orange County, home to one-third of Fortune 500 companies, the School offers unparalleled access to a thriving business ecosystem. Through innovative teaching, an AI-infused curriculum, industry engagement, experiential learning, and career-focused support, the School prepares working professionals to thrive in rapidly changing global markets.

Your Role on the Team

This is a part-time position (up to 16 hours/week).

Under the general direction of the Faculty Director, the Accounting and Taxation Clinic Coordinator manages the development and administration of an Accounting and Taxation Clinic that supports industry alliance programs/projects and provides pro bono accounting and taxation support to local private businesses, enhances student professional development, and supports the Merage School’s Private Business Initiative. Supports the creation and modification of Clinic policies, procedures, and infrastructure, manages clinic communications with clients, the public, advisory boards, and CPA firm mentors, and plans and/or coordinates Clinic activities and educational conferences. Responsible for managing the Clinic website and student and client application process. Manages development and issuance of engagement letters and the staffing of client engagements with student teams and CPA mentors. Oversees the day-to-day operation and administrative management for the Clinic, including activities that enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement, and program effectiveness.

You'll be a great fit if you have experience with the following:

• Managed a client-facing program or clinic, overseeing multiple concurrent engagements 
• Established and maintained productive relationships with professional stakeholders, advisory boards, or external partners
• Created and maintained process documentation while independently managing end-to-end administrative workflows
• Planned, coordinated, and executed professional events — such as conferences or workshops — from inception to completion with minimal oversight

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in common word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software and web applications.
• Demonstrated professionalism, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to develop working relationships within department, among campus staff and faculty, and with industry partners. Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of industry alliance and client service concepts and practices.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. Takes initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and industry professionals and effectively support administrative needs of volunteer CPA mentors and Faculty Director.
• Demonstrated experience in tracking and using data to innovate, analyze, problem solve, and communicate results and solutions based on data.
• Willingness to research and gain a basic understanding of the accounting profession and typical types of engagements serviced by accountants/CPAs.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, clinic/office management or a related professional services environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working with project/case management systems.
• Experience planning and executing events such as conferences and workshops.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and update process and procedure manuals and manage client application and vetting processes effectively.

Special Conditions:

• Hybrid position with some onsite work expected each week while Clinic is in session.

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $34.95- $41.74 (Hourly).

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 [email protected].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization