Grants & Research Administration Assistant

CSU; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Generous vacation days

Tuition waiver

Sick leave + holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant I to join GRaSP on a full-time, on-site basis. You will help with grant-related administrative tasks, purchasing, and event support, reporting to GRaSP leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of office experience, with strong organization and communication skills. Overtime and travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of recent (within five years) experience in an office environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard hiring paperwork, student employment documents, and appointment requests for grant-funded employees.
• Process basic purchasing requests, requisitions, travel requests, reimbursements, and other financial documents.
• Route forms for university approvals and signatures.
• Track the status of submitted paperwork and follow up to facilitate timely processing.
• Order laboratory and office supplies and maintain inventory.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant I to join GRaSP on a full-time, on-site basis. You will help with grant-related administrative tasks, purchasing, and event support, reporting to GRaSP leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of office experience, with strong organization and communication skills. Overtime and travel may be required occasionally.