Research Administration Assistant/UCI Work Study Preferred

We are seeking resolute individuals, preferably with work-study eligibility, beginning SPRING QUARTER 2025. Join us if you are interested in research administration and want to develop the key competencies employers want.

Why You Should Choose Us:

• Dynamic, state-of-the-art research department filled with enthusiastic individuals committed to success.
• Opportunity to gain valuable administrative experience in finance, procurement, contracts & grants, event planning, development, compliance, and academic affairs.
• Collaborative environment with frequent and constructive interactions with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
• We offer entry-level experience and enrichment to those seeking careers in administrative and office leadership.

Your Role:

• Provide crucial administrative support across various units.
• Organize, review, and file important data efficiently.
• Tackle challenges using creative critical thinking skills.
• Learn to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Gracefully adapt to competing deadlines and constant interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• UCI Freshman or Sophomore status.
• Administrative skills or experience desired.
• Motivated and eager to take on research administration responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Requirements:

• Available to start work in Spring Quarter 2024.
• Work-study for the academic year.
• Flexible availability to accommodate our office hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and develop analytical skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Wanting to be a trusted & reliable role player in a fast-moving team.

Training Provided:

• Welcoming and helping visitors.
• Processing reimbursements in UCI’s Kuali Financial System.
• Drafting correspondence and FEDEX shipment preparation.
• Conducting literature searches.
• Generating database reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with our Requirements.

If you are ready to take on various competing challenges and want to build useful administrative skills, apply now to join our team. We look forward to welcoming you!