Executive Administrative Specialist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37641178
Category Administrative
Organization School of Medicine
Department Biomedical Sciences Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $68,361 - $109,244
Date Posted June 26, 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 Division of Biomedical Sciences at the UC Riverside School of Medicine—dedicated to bridging the gap between basic science research and clinical medicine while addressing healthcare disparities in Inland Southern California—is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Executive Administrative Specialist to provide comprehensive, high-level analytical, project management, and administrative support. In this critical role, you will serve as a central operational resource and liaison for senior management, faculty, and staff by researching and synthesizing complex data for proposals, managing sophisticated executive calendars, coordinating travel and high-level events, and serving as a departmental guide on fiscal and administrative policies. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, and maintains the highest level of discretion and sound judgment within an academic health or medical school setting.The full salary range for the Executive Administrative Specialist is $68,361.12 - $109,244.16 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $86,422 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.This is a hybrid position, with three days onsite and two days remote.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2-4 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated extensive and progressive experience providing high-level executive, project management and analytical support. | Required |
| Demonstrated extensive and progressive experience providing high-level executive, project management and analytical support in a medical school, medical center or hospital environment. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to travel between various UC Riverside/SOM sites and affiliates. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing. |
| Demonstrated ability to determine and locate relevant and reliable sources for the collection of information and data. |
| Ability to remain flexible at all times with changing priorities and last minute changes. |
| Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. |
| Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframe. |
| Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of academic and administrative structure of UCR. |
| Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. |
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.
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