Department Assistant

Job Opening ID: 66130
Reports To: Finance & Business Analyst
Working Title: Department Assistant
Department: Chemistry
Bargaining Unit: CX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 004722
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
UC Irvine Department of Chemistry is one of four departments in the School of Physical Sciences. In additional to being one of the largest service departments on campus, training thousands of general education students each year in Chemistry fundamentals, we are committed to providing our ~700 undergraduate majors and ~300 graduate students with world-class education and training while pushing the frontiers of knowledge through cutting-edge research. The Department of Chemistry is committed to excellence through inclusion and diversity. We welcome, respect, and are strengthened by our diversity as women, men, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We benefit from our common humanity, as well as out differences in race, ethnicity, age, national origins, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, religions, and points of view.
 
Under general direction of the Financial and Business Analyst, the incumbent will provide administrative office support; processing reimbursements, GEC's, assisting with reconciling account, distribution and collecting of keys, FM requests, office orders, and equipment inventory. This position is fully on-site (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
 
 
Total Compensation:

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 $27.34 - $29.96 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $27.34 - $39.18 (Hourly Rate).

 

Department Website:

https://www.chem.uci.edu/

 

Required:
 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Proven ability to interact with a wide variety of people. 
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills. 
• Fast, accurate computer skills; skill to meet constantly changing priorities and deadlines and competing demands for service. 
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in an environment with constant interruptions while paying close attention to detail. 
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills. 
• Initiative and ability to work independently and cooperatively and effectively as part of a team. 
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to Department faculty, staff, students as well as visitors.
   

Preferred:
 

• Familiarity with University systems, policies and procedures.

 

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination 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]