SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)
 

University of California (UC) Deputy Director

Based in California

 

About Us
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States. We are a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing approximately 33,000 resident physicians who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities. CIR’s mission is to empower our nation’s interns, residents and fellows to fight for excellence for our patients.

Job Summary
CIR is looking for a University of California (UC) Deputy Director located in California. This position reports to the UC Director.

The UC Deputy Director will implement the UC internal organizing strategic plan on a statewide level. The UC internal organizing strategic plan consists of two key components to build power at the local worksites: representation work and issue-based campaign work. Under representation work, you will oversee contract implementation and enforcement that centers on shifting power dynamics at the worksite. Under issue-based campaign work, you will provide guidance on local direct action campaigns that are focused on building towards the next round of contract negotiations. You will consult and collaborate with various departments such as strategic campaigns, legal, public affairs team, and communications. You will supervise Contract Organizers and collaborate with the UC Campaign Coordinator.

What You’ll Do

• Representation work: Ensure collective bargaining agreements are implemented and enforced at UC Chapters by strategizing with Organizers in the execution and resolution of issues, and by collaborating with the Director of Strategic Campaigns and the Legal Team.
  • Provide guidance on individual and group grievances.
  • Provide guidance through meet and confers, and participate as necessary.
  • Provide guidance through decision and effects bargaining, and staff bargaining sessions as necessary.
• Lead statewide and local direct action campaigns that are centered on building union-power using tactics that are creative, relevant and which escalate in pressure as appropriate.
• Provide support for contract campaigns and collective bargaining as needed
• Supervise Organizers
  • Review weekly work with the Organizers
  • Co-create staff development plans
  • Coach and mentor direct reports
  • Continuously provide feedback in a timely manner
  • Conduct regular evaluations
  • Approve expenses, time off, and other administrative functions for the staff
• Participate in the recruitment of staff for the UC team
• Provide written communications and reports to members, union leaders, Executive Committee and CIR staff as needed
• Assist in new organizing and political campaigns as needed
• Track and maintain accurate records and databases

What Makes a Great Candidate

• Eight years or more of organizing experience in the labor movement required.
• At least two years’ of experience leading or managing/supervising staff preferred.
• Must be able to manage with the values of the labor movement and be willing to constantly improve as a manager.
• Healthcare organizing experience in both public and private sectors is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with community allies, electeds and hospital administrators to support contract organizing campaigns.
• Ability to quickly learn resident life/training, hospital operations and finance, and relevant economic and political issues.
• Familiarity with labor law (in local jurisdictions), libel/free speech laws, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, mediation and arbitration processes.
• Strong planning and time management skills, ability to prioritize and develop work plans independently with minimal supervision including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Possesses strong listening, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people and is thoughtful about advancing equitable outcomes on staff and within the field.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships and hold others accountable while building respect, trust and a positive work environment.
• Inclusive leader who encourages initiative and innovation, and is able to effectively involve the team in planning and decision-making.
• Appropriately manages conflict, disagreements and adversarial situations among staff.
• Ability to critically evaluate one’s own performance and incorporate feedback into improving performance.
• Ability to support, model and coach staff through honest, clear and timely feedback; able to facilitate the learning of others, both formally and informally.
• Technologically proficient with Google products such as Gmail and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides & Drive); willingness to learn new technology to make hybrid organizing work effective.
• Some travel is required.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid in accordance with CDC guidelines, subject to any laws of the state in which the applicant resides.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

CIR Offers
This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position. The salary for this position is $110,000 to $120,000.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.

To Apply:
In addition to a résumé, we require a compelling cover letter that gives us a clear picture of who you are, how you demonstrated success in a similar position and why you want to apply for this position at CIR. Make us want to pick up the phone and set up an interview! Please send your résumé and cover letter along with three professional references to: jobs@cirseiu.org with the Subject Line: UC Deputy Director.

CIR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws.

Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org