Operations & Administrative Lead (Remote/Hybrid Eligible)

University of California, Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks an administrator to oversee a broad range of operational activities across finance, HR, facilities, IT, and student services. The role involves managing budgets, developing procedures, and guiding managers on policies while ensuring compliance and service excellence.

The position requires strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with a background in administrative support and knowledge of UC policies preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent entry requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred or equivalent experience.
• Five years admin/clerical work experience required or one year with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Administers a defined operational program or activities including finance, facilities, payroll, space planning, student services, HR, communications, IT or safety.
• Gathers and analyzes financial and resource data; prepares reports or analyses of operational activities and evaluates services.
• Acts as a resource on issues like researching financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns.
• Develops and maintains budgets.
• Participates in creating and updating standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Guides supervisors on job descriptions, benefits communications, compensation programs, and personnel policies.

Skills

Judgment

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5 years admin/clerical experience or 1 year with bachelor

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks an administrator to oversee a broad range of operational activities across finance, HR, facilities, IT, and student services. The role involves managing budgets, developing procedures, and guiding managers on policies while ensuring compliance and service excellence.

The position requires strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with a background in administrative support and knowledge of UC policies preferred.