Administrative Assistant II (Limited Pool)

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is Step 1: $27.17 - Step 17: $38.61. The hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1: $27.17/hr.

Job Closing Date

Review of applications will occur as openings become available. Candidates will be selected for temporary employment in various departments as positions become available. This position is reopened every six months so please re-apply if you remain interested in the position. This position will close on 6/30/2026.

These union positions are represented by the bargaining unit Clerical & Allied Services - CX Teamsters Local 2010.

Please note: These are temporary positions.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: Dependent on openings.

About the Job

Under general supervision works on operational and/or procedural assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving procedural issues. Makes recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures. Incumbents may participate in budget, grant, or contract preparation; administer and control departmental expenditures; maintain departmental records and support departmental personnel processes; prepare reports and maintain pertinent files and other required records; provide business services such as purchasing, inventory and stores, facilities and space utilization; and provide general clerical as well as administrative assistance to departmental staff. Work is performed under general direction of higher level administrator or academic supervisor.

Incumbent has independent responsibility over three or more dissimilar comprehensive functions which require different bodies of knowledge. May lead multiple lower level clerical staff and supervise student employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree (GED), or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or equivalent, and three (3) years administrative/clerical work experience, or the equivalent years of work experience which have led to the development of the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position is required.
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures is preferred.
• Working knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of University policies is required.
• Capable of working in various environments on a constantly revolving basis.
• Ability to pass CatBuy training class to become authorized Purchaser for the University

Background Check

Background check will be required.

How to Apply

An online application is required for each position to apply. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.