Admissions and Student Financial Services Professional

Location

US-CA-Irvine

ID

2024-90935

Category Administrative Support Employee Classification Full-Time Remote No Min Pay Range USD $31.72/Hr. Max Pay Range USD $50.91/Hr. Expected Salary Range Min 32.00 Expected Salary Range Max 35.00

Overview

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 University of California, Irvine School of Law is the culmination of several generations of revolutionary dreamers. Those not satisfied with the status quo who wanted to redefine, reimagine and reinvent legal education. 15 years later, it continues its evolution as a dynamic academic institution stronger than its founders could have ever imagined. UCI Law provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and prioritizes public service and a commitment to diversity within the legal profession. UCI Law continues to rank highly. We look forward to continuing our remarkable journey with our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.

The Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services is tasked with 4 major responsibilities. It spearheads the Law School's pipeline initiatives. It recruits, admits, awards, and matriculates students annually into UCI Law's full-time JD program. Annually, it receives 3000+ applications for an incoming JD class consisting of 160 seats. It also provides support and resources to all the law students in the areas of billing, collections, payments, disbursements, and loan administration. Finally, it administers the UCI Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible alumni.

The incumbent will support the programs and initiatives of all three units.

Responsibilities

Uses skills as an administrative operations professional to collaboratively manage, plan and administer the operations of the Admissions and Student Financial Services (SFS) office which consists of three units that put on various programming- Admissions, SFS, and Pipeline Initiatives. This position reports to the Dean of Admissions and SFS and performs short- and long-term planning for the organization including pipeline programs, recruitment, yield, and large group financial aid counseling sessions. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Administrative operations include budgetary financial management for the following functions: admissions, pipeline programs, student financial services, and / or contracts and grants.

Qualifications

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 $32.00- $35.00 (Hourly).

Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
• Skills and experience in coordinating special events.
• Strong skills in short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information with tact and discretion.
• Skill in working collaboratively to prioritize work demands and resources to meet anticipated deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, , organize workflow, establish a productive work environment, and follow through on assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Valid CA Driver's License
• 2-4 years relevant experience working with similar responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of UCI internal online Kuali Financial System (KFS) and Basic UCPath. 

Special Conditions:

• Ability to work some Saturdays to meet department demands.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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 eec@uci.edu.