Administrative Assistant II

Overview

Job ID 37822353
Category Administrative
Organization College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department Econ Poli Sci Admin Unit Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $55,645 - $78,864
Date Posted September 3, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Under the supervision of the Financial & Administrative Officer (FAO), the Administrative Assistant II provides comprehensive administrative, operational, financial, procurement, facilities, communications, and event coordination support for the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit. The incumbent serves as a primary point of contact for faculty, students, staff, visitors, and guest speakers, providing responsive customer service and contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the administrative unit. The position coordinates departmental seminars, colloquia, conferences, recruitment activities, and special events by arranging travel, lodging, catering, meeting space, audiovisual support, purchasing, and other event logistics. The incumbent processes financial and procurement transactions, coordinates departmental communications and administrative activities, and provides support to faculty, staff, and students in accordance with university policies and procedures. The Administrative Assistant II also supports departmental facilities, office operations, instructional activities, and special projects by coordinating workspace and building needs, maintaining departmental information systems and online resources, supporting faculty research publication processes, and assisting with special projects and operational initiatives that support the effective administration of the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit.The full salary range for the Administrative Assistant II is between $26.65 - $37.77 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Compensation details: 55645-78864 Yearly Salary

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