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The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine (Merage School) offers four dynamic MBA programs – plus PhD, specialty masters and undergraduate business degrees – that prepare business leaders for our digitally driven world. Through our programs, students acquire the exceptional ability to grow their organizations through strategic innovation, analytical decision-making, digital information technology and collaborative execution. While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to rank consistently among the top five percent of all business programs worldwide through exceptional student recruitment, world-class faculty, a strong alumni network and close relationships with both individual business executives and global corporations. 

The Merage School LEADS (Leadership Experience and Development for Success) Program, founded in spring 2018, offers a select group of Merage School undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in professional development, mentoring workshops and networking events with Merage School alumni and community leaders. Through the program, students develop highly valued soft skills that will serve them throughout their education and career. The soft skills include networking, relationship building, responsibility, collaboration, communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, time management, personal branding, and leadership

Position Summary

  • Maintain a strong positive, professional, and enthusiastic attitude and be a team player.
  • Have an in-depth understanding of the organizational structure, mission, and purpose of The Paul Merage School of Business and the LEADS Program. 
  • Understand, establish, and enforce all University rules, regulations, and policies to ensure program goals are attained.
  • Collaborate, coordinate, and troubleshoot conflicts with other program students, faculty, staff, speakers, contributors, volunteers and community members.
  • Engage with all students and foster a supportive learning environment. Encourage student attendance and participation in workshop/event activities.
  • Make sure students are accounted for, are on time, and are always engaged in the program.
  • Show initiative and be prepared to perform other tasks as they arise.
  • Provide support to the Program Director and its Merage LEAD. 
  • Assist in communications with the students, Student Council, Steering Committee, speakers and community members. 
  • Be available to attend and support on the day of the workshops three Wednesdays in each quarter for the Workshops and one Wednesday in May for the Leadership Reception – all times from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, which includes set-up before 6pm and clean-up after. 
  • Assist with preparing supporting documents for payments and reimbursement.
  • Assist with reserving parking passes. 
  • Assist with developing marketing materials and outreaching, as needed.
  • Assist with posting content on social media and engaging with the virtual audience.
  • Assist with special events and workshops (may work occasional evenings/weekends and drive to venue).
  • Assist with other miscellaneous administrative and event management tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and customer service skills are necessary as this position requires interaction with the university community (students, staff, and faculty). 
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Must have a very strong and consistent work ethic. 
  • Must be able to organize work independently and set priorities to meet deadlines; coordinate and follow through on multiple tasks; complete projects on time. 
  • Must maintain cooperative working relationships with others. 
  • Must know general office protocol. 
  • Demonstrates attention to detail, excellent written communication, organizational and time management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, take initiative, and work effectively in a team environment. 
  • Familiarity and experience with office technology using a variety of systems throughout the role, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, Teams, Forms), Google Workspace (e.g., Sheets, Slides, Forms), Canva, and Canvas. 
  • Cross- and intercultural fluency working with the diverse University population. 
  • Availability to work evenings for events. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with digital marketing and website design. 
  • Experience with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram). 
  • Availability to work in person during the year.