Temporary Administrative Assistant for Research Team

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu .

Your Role on the Team

Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

The incumbent is responsible for general administrative support including, supporting new and existing CRI programmatic activities including but not limited to, Youth Science Fellowship Program, T32 trainee activities, funding opportunities (i.e. internal and external grants). Scheduling, advertising, registration, meeting management, program evaluation and related activities for the CRI. Providing administrative support for space management Education and Training. Supporting new and existing programs for education, mentorship, and continuing career development as it relates to cancer across the spectrum of learners from middle, high school students through mid-level faculty members with focus on basic cancer research. Supporting existing and future program development, including managing curriculum development, speaker selection and scheduling, advertising, registration, meeting management, and program evaluation. Assisting in organizing educational seminars, workshops, and related activities for T32 trainees, CRI members, and the general community. Managing and tracking trainee outcomes and return on investment. Collecting, tracking, and reporting on education metrics and other newly formed initiatives Grant Support.

The incumbent would also assist as a liaison between faculty, Office of Research, and UCI departments to coordinate and assist with preparation and submission of grant proposals to funding opportunities, and ensure compliance with guidelines and policies, track and manage deadlines for new and continuing applications. Provide support with progress reports, financial reports, and close-out procedures. This is a temporary position which is expected to run through November 2025 (exact dates to be determined).

What It Takes to be Successful

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is an organized research unit at UC Irvine dedicated to advancing our understanding of cancer and developing new therapies to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. It is the center for basic cancer research of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role of Administrative Analyst is to provide support in management, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of all CRI activities including faculty research, educational programs, and seminars to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required :

• Experience with Research Administration Grants.
• Proficient in high level administrative skills, calendaring, higher education experience, booking rooms and interacting with faculty.
• Grant experience, huge plus.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1-3 years Relevant Experience or combination of experience and education.
• Must reside in California.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Pay Rate : $28.07 / hour

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements.Certaintemporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.

PARKING INFORMATION

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization