Grants & Research Support Coordinator

California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant I to provide routine clerical and administrative support for the GRaSP Office and grant-funded activities. This full-time on-site role assists with hiring paperwork, purchasing, travel, and records management, while handling front desk duties.

Under supervision, you will maintain records, process standard documents, help organize workshops and events, and ensure compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of office experience.
• Regular, reliable attendance and professionalism.
• Ability to handle standard office tasks and basic math.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard hiring paperwork and appointment requests for grant-funded staff.
• Process basic purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and other financial documents.
• Route forms for university approvals and signatures.
• Track paperwork status and follow up with offices to facilitate timely processing.
• Order laboratory and office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Reconcile monthly ProCard reports and maintain grant-related records.
• Provide front office support and assist with events and logistics.

Skills

Regular attendance

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant I to provide routine clerical and administrative support for the GRaSP Office and grant-funded activities. This full-time on-site role assists with hiring paperwork, purchasing, travel, and records management, while handling front desk duties.

Under supervision, you will maintain records, process standard documents, help organize workshops and events, and ensure compliance with university policies.