Department Coordinator at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37215382
Category Administrative
Organization Bourns College of Engineering
Department CECERT Dept
Location Riverside Area
Salary $52,993 - $75,105
Date Posted March 17, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
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
The Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT), within the Bourns College of Engineering at the University of California, Riverside, is seeking a highly organized, service-driven Department Coordinator to join our team. CE-CERT is at the forefront of environmental and energy research, partnering with industry, government, and academic leaders to advance innovative solutions. The Department Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting this mission by ensuring daily administrative operations run smoothly and professionally. This is a fully on-site position and serves as the first point of contact for faculty, students, industry partners, and visitors. The individual in this role helps shape the experience of everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking for someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming, responsive, and well-organized environment. Responsibilities include staffing the front desk during regular business hours; managing Concur travel and entertainment reimbursements with accuracy and attention to university policy; coordinating and supporting Center meetings and events; and handling a range of administrative tasks that keep operations efficient and on track. Success in this role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional office setting. The full salary range for the Department Coordinator is $52,993.44 - $75,105.36 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 |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Required |
| Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field and/or equivalent work experience | Preferred |
| Associates Degree | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of related experience | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must Pass a Background Check | Required |
| Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to assist others. |
| Proficiency in using office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). |
| Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail. |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills. |
| Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. |
| Familiarity with Concur Travel & Reimbursement system and other UCR applications. |
| Knowledge of University policy and procedures. |
| Previous experience in an environmental research or academic setting. |
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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