"Programs Assistant"

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 Division of Student Affairs is committed to developing the whole student by ensuring your life outside of the classroom complements your academic endeavors. This means providing enriching opportunities that affirm your experiences. Our efforts are guided by student learning outcomes within the following domains:

• Civic & Community Engagement
• Leadership Development
• Diversity & Global Consciousness
• Professional & Administrative Skills
• Personal Responsibility

The UCI campus is an exciting and dynamic place where you will engage in experiences that will be inspirational, life changing, and may also challenge your current thinking.

The mission of the Center for Student Leadership (CSL) is to provide all UCI students with the necessary skills and opportunities to engage the campus and the broader world as authentic and transformational leaders. The CSL serves as a hub for student leadership by connecting students with opportunities to develop as leaders and practically apply their leadership skills throughout the university. The CSL is firmly rooted in the value of social justice and trains students not to simply manage the world as it is, but to envision what it might be and boldly pursue positive social and institutional change both on campus and beyond. This deep engagement with the transformative power of leadership begins with orientation and continues through graduation.

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Student Leadership (CSL), the incumbent will assist in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive campus programs; serving as primary support for all CSL programs and general administrative support for the center. This position includes specialized project management and coordination; administrative duties; and graphic design for all CSL programs. In addition, the Programs Assistant will provide administrative support for all CSL staff by performing duties including, but not limited to, processing of business services documents, purchasing for the center, and helping to maintain and organize the workspace. The incumbent will also assume primary responsibility for CSL website maintenance, marketing, and social media as well as website maintenance, marketing, and social media for Student Life & Leadership.

This position may support another department within Student Life & Leadership with financial and purchasing needs (PalCard purchases, KFS processing, Purchase Orders, Vendor onboarding, etc.)

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Extensive Knowledge of Macintosh computer and specific software packages (i.e. Filemaker, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop). Knowledge of HTML and Website design. Skill to conceptualize, lay out, and design flyers and brochures using desktop publishing and graphics software. Fast, accurate typing skills with special emphasis on accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation. Good oral and written communication skills to convey thoughts and ideas clearly. Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines and work on various projects concurrently. Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of UCI accounting, purchasing and budget procedures. Knowledge of UC Policies and procedures. Skill to research, collect and analyze data.

Special Conditions:

• Will need to work occasional evenings and weekends.

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 $29.40-$30.04 (Hourly).