Administrative Assistant III at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36812186
Category Administrative
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department EMN Administration Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $61,283 - $87,821
Date Posted January 8, 2026
Application Deadline January 23, 2026
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

As part of the EMN Administrative Unit, serves as an Administrative Assistant for a large unit with multiple entities (including Department of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology and Department of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology; the Natural Reserve System; the Stem Cell Center, Imaging Core and two graduate programs). Creates training material, streamlines the front desk processes, oversees the implementation of new systems, and mentors junior staff. Performs general administrative and accounting duties, serves as the backup to the Procurement Supervisor and assists with processing order requests, travel and entertainment reimbursements, and multiple recharges using web based applications plus processes encumbrances. Also assists with seminar duties, greeting and directing visitors and administrative duties for over 300 faculty, staff, and students. Position is responsible for adherence to UC Policies and Procedures applicable to these functions.The full salary range for the Administrative Assistant III is $29.35 - 42.06 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $29.35 - $35.26 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementFive (5) years of related experience in office administration, or a Bachelor's degree and (1) year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirementFour years of demonstrated administrative experience in an office environment providing administrative support. RequiredDemonstrated experience working for an institution of higher education. PreferredExperience using UCR's e-Buy system for purchasing. Preferred Minimum Requirements Demonstrated skill in interpreting policy and procedures as related to position and keeping others informed of the policy and procedure. Demonstrated skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision; work effectively with frequent interruptions; meet schedules and deadlines. Demonstrated skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner under pressure of deadlines, interruptions, and competing priorities and requirements. Ability to work successfully on multiple tasks simultaneously and adjusts priorities quickly. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in using personal computer and applications, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point) and desktop publishing applications such as Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, etc. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records and excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships. Demonstrated skills in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to define problems or objectives. Identify solution, and independently act towards solving problem(s). Demonstrated skill in proofreading materials to recognize and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and conformance to established standards and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain filing/records system. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of UCR travel and entertainment policies and experience preparing travel vouchers using i-Travel system. Knowledge of University of California financial structure, processes, documents, and systems. 6 Working knowledge of commonly used accounting principles and applications. Skill in preparing and maintaining financial information and records. Demonstrated skills to develop spreadsheets and databases.

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