Administrative Assistant II (Limited Pool)
About the position
The University of California, Merced is seeking candidates for temporary administrative positions that involve operational and procedural assignments requiring judgment in resolving issues. The role includes responsibilities such as budget preparation, departmental record maintenance, and providing clerical and administrative support to staff. The position is under general supervision and may involve leading lower-level clerical staff and supervising student employees.
Responsibilities
• Work on operational and procedural assignments that are moderately difficult.
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• Make recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures.
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• Participate in budget, grant, or contract preparation.
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• Administer and control departmental expenditures.
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• Maintain departmental records and support departmental personnel processes.
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• Prepare reports and maintain pertinent files and other required records.
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• Provide business services such as purchasing, inventory and stores, facilities and space utilization.
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• Provide general clerical and administrative assistance to departmental staff.
Requirements
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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• Three years of administrative/clerical work experience or equivalent experience.
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• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures (preferred).
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• Working knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
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• Ability to apply knowledge of University policies.
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• Capable of working in various environments on a constantly revolving basis.
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• Ability to pass CatBuy training class to become authorized Purchaser for the University.
Nice-to-haves
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.
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• Experience in budget preparation and departmental record maintenance.
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California.
Apply Now
The University of California, Merced is seeking candidates for temporary administrative positions that involve operational and procedural assignments requiring judgment in resolving issues. The role includes responsibilities such as budget preparation, departmental record maintenance, and providing clerical and administrative support to staff. The position is under general supervision and may involve leading lower-level clerical staff and supervising student employees.
Responsibilities
• Work on operational and procedural assignments that are moderately difficult.
,
• Make recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures.
,
• Participate in budget, grant, or contract preparation.
,
• Administer and control departmental expenditures.
,
• Maintain departmental records and support departmental personnel processes.
,
• Prepare reports and maintain pertinent files and other required records.
,
• Provide business services such as purchasing, inventory and stores, facilities and space utilization.
,
• Provide general clerical and administrative assistance to departmental staff.
Requirements
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
,
• Three years of administrative/clerical work experience or equivalent experience.
,
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures (preferred).
,
• Working knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
,
• Active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
,
• Ability to apply knowledge of University policies.
,
• Capable of working in various environments on a constantly revolving basis.
,
• Ability to pass CatBuy training class to become authorized Purchaser for the University.
Nice-to-haves
• Direct knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.
,
• Experience in budget preparation and departmental record maintenance.
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California.
Apply Now