Executive Assistant & Communications Strategist

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a capable administrative professional to provide executive support, manage calendars, and prepare briefing materials. The role includes updating the UC Irvine website, overseeing LinkedIn activity, and coordinating stakeholder communications with Strategic Communications and Government Relations.

The position also involves planning climate-related events and supporting student storytelling projects, drawing on strong communication skills and higher education experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative or executive-level support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling stakeholder meetings, tracking action items, maintaining shared files, and preparing presentations and briefing materials.
• Execute internal and external communications by updating the website, managing LinkedIn presence, drafting stakeholder outreach, and coordinating messaging with UCI Strategic Communications and Government Relations.
• Coordinate programs and events by assisting with early planning for the Climate Collaboration Symposium, the Climate Solutions Series, Climate + Arts programming, and stakeholder lunches or dinners.
• Support student initiatives by coordinating with graduate students in the UCI Climate Storytelling Initiative as they develop multimedia stories.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Google Groups

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a capable administrative professional to provide executive support, manage calendars, and prepare briefing materials. The role includes updating the UC Irvine website, overseeing LinkedIn activity, and coordinating stakeholder communications with Strategic Communications and Government Relations.

The position also involves planning climate-related events and supporting student storytelling projects, drawing on strong communication skills and higher education experience.