Administrative Assistant II

UC Santa Cruz; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit on the Main Campus. You will act as a primary contact for faculty, students, staff, visitors, and guest speakers, ensuring responsive service and smooth daily operations.

The role involves coordinating seminars, conferences, and events, handling travel, lodging, catering, and logistics, and processing financial transactions in

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, operational, financial, procurement, facilities, communications, and event coordination support for the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit.
• Coordinate departmental seminars, colloquia, conferences, recruitment activities, and special events by arranging travel, lodging, catering, meeting space, audiovisual support, purchasing, and other event logistics.
• Process financial and procurement transactions, coordinate departmental communications and administrative activities, and support faculty, staff, and students in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Support departmental facilities, office operations, instructional activities, and special projects by coordinating workspace and building needs, maintaining information systems, and assisting with projects and initiatives.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 09/18/2026

Overview

Job ID
37822353 Category
Administrative Organization
College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences Department
Econ Poli Sci Admin Unit Dept Location
Main Campus - UCR Salary
$55,645 - $78,864 Date Posted
September 3, 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

Under the supervision of the Financial & Administrative Officer (FAO), the Administrative Assistant II provides comprehensive administrative, operational, financial, procurement, facilities, communications, and event coordination support for the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit. The incumbent serves as a primary point of contact for faculty, students, staff, visitors, and guest speakers, providing responsive customer service and contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the administrative unit. The position coordinates departmental seminars, colloquia, conferences, recruitment activities, and special events by arranging travel, lodging, catering, meeting space, audiovisual support, purchasing, and other event logistics. The incumbent processes financial and procurement transactions, coordinates departmental communications and administrative activities, and provides support to faculty, staff, and students in accordance with university policies and procedures. The Administrative Assistant II also supports departmental facilities, office operations, instructional activities, and special projects by coordinating workspace and building needs, maintaining departmental information systems and online resources, supporting faculty research publication processes, and assisting with special projects and operational initiatives that support the effective administration of the Economics and Political Science Administrative Unit.The full salary range for the Administrative Assistant II is between $26.65 - $37.77 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, 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.