Financial and Administrative Assistant at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37226158
Category Administrative
Organization University Library
Department University Library Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $61,283 - $87,821
Date Posted March 17, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The UCR Library is searching for a Financial and Administrative Assistant. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer for the University Library, the incumbent provides financial and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, Planning and Budget and Library Administration. The position will also support the Associate University Librarians with scheduling meetings, travel coordination and related expenses.The full salary range for the Financial and Administrative Assistant is $61,282.80 - $87,821.28 annually. 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
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. | Required |
| Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 5 years of experience in an office environment providing administrative and/or operational support. | Required |
| Experience using UC systems and applications. | Preferred |
| Experience in a University/higher education setting. | Preferred |
| Experience scheduling complex meeting logistics and travel arrangements with attendees from multiple offices/locations; and experience interpreting, applying, and explaining policies and procedures related to travel, entertainment, general purchasing, and accounting. | Preferred |
| Experience with processing routine financial accounting transactions in an online environment. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience with the UCR Financial System, recharge system, and other UCR online purchasing and campus work order systems. | Preferred |
| Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous environment, maintain confidentiality, and employ tact and diplomacy. |
| Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact diplomatically with external clients, donors, vendors, students, and University personnel at various organizational levels. |
| Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people from all levels of internal and external organizations. Ability to compose business correspondence, edit, and use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. |
| Ability to accurately apply a wide variety of policies and procedures. |
| Knowledge of UC policies and procedures. |
| Ability to work as a team-player and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships |
| Ability to display initiative and remain flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment. |
| Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet deadlines and perform accurate, detailed work. |
| Skill in utilizing a personal computer and office software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and demonstrated experience in accessing and retrieving data from on-line applications, purchasing, and financial systems; skill in maintaining accurate records with strict attention to detail. |
| Demonstrated experience with the UCR Financial System, recharge system, and other UCR online purchasing and campus work order systems. |
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