Procurement Analyst and Receptionist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37888151
Category Information Technology
Organization Info Technology Solutions
Department ITS Associate Vice Chancellor Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $57,691 - $99,305
Date Posted August 24, 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 IT Procurement Analyst and Receptionist is responsible managing the campus-wide hardware and software approval process. All POs for software and hardware must be reviewed and approved by the CIO and IT Security. This position will provide information needed to CIO to make a decision on the software/hardware item requested by campus departments, follow-up with the department when additional information is needed, follow-up with the CIO to ensure approval or denial is received in a timely manner, and notify department of approval or denial. In addition, the incumbent will work with ITS' security group to obtain approval or denial of the hardware and software based upon the software/hardware data classification and protection levels (P1, P2, P3, P4...). The Analyst will follow-up with departments if an Appendix DS is required and/or if additional information is needed by the IT Security office. Furthermore, this position will follow-up with IT Security group to ensure approvals or denials are made in a timely manner and communicate the decision to campus departments. The Analyst and Receptionist will also serve as the first point of contact at the Computing & Communications Building (C&C Bldg.) for employees and visitors. This position will perform various administrative duties including, but not limited to, receiving packages physically and within UCR's Procure to Pay system and notifying staff when they arrive, assisting ITS' Senior Procurement Analyst with procurement of ITS software/hardware maintenance as well as office supplies, managing the C&C Conference rooms, managing ITS golf-cart check-out, and greeting, directing, and arranging for parking for visitors.This position is classified as on-site and will reside in the Computing & Communications Bldg.This position is being funded on soft funds. ITS can commit to three years of funding and if additional funding is made available in the future, this position's end date could be extended. The full salary range for the Procurement Analyst and Receptionist is $27.63 - $47.56 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $37.60 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, UCR is 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CA Driver's License | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Background Check | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Working level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software. |
| Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of purchasing options. |
| Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of basic contracts. |
| Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. |
| Highly organized and detail oriented is a MUST! |
| Some knowledge of ITS departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of UCR's procurement policies and procedures |
| Demonstrated knowledge of UCOP's system-wide IT contracts. |
| Understands procurement / financial systems (ex. Oracle Procure to Pay and Oracle Financials, Concur). |
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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