What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event and Chair Assistant position at University of California, Riverside?
The Event and Chair’s Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to the BMPN Administration Department in service of the Department Chairs, faculty, staff, and students. The position is responsible for coordinating academic and departmental events, supporting committee functions, and facilitating award services related to student travel and research funding. Duties include managing communications, preparing and posting materials, maintaining award and application records, and ensuring timely notifications to students, faculty, and campus partners. The role requires a strong understanding of departmental operations, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across administrative, financial, and academic units to ensure smooth workflows. Working under general direction, the Assistant exercises independent judgment in carrying out daily responsibilities, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, and upholding the University’s standards of professionalism, compliance, and service. The full salary range for the Event and Chair Assistant is $29.35 - $42.06 hourly. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $29.35 - $34.46 hourly. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; work effectively with frequent interruptions Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with colleagues, faculty, students, international visitors, and diverse clientele Proficient skills in using PC-based computers using Windows applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe PDF), skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications. Ability to enter data into databases or spreadsheets. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures, rules and regulations in regard to business processes Excellent written communications skills, including the ability to compose business correspondence, edit, and use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar Knowledge of general office procedures Skill in coordinating administrative activities by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely, organized, and accurate manner under the pressures of deadlines, interruptions, distractions and competing priorities and requirements
degree
Four years education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, finance or discipline related to the essential functions of the job.
Required
- experienceExperience in providing administrative support for staff and/or faculty.Required
Overtime - depending on scheduled event times.
required
Required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; work effectively with frequent interruptions Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with colleagues, faculty, students, international visitors, and diverse clientele Proficient skills in using PC-based computers using Windows applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe PDF), skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications. Ability to enter data into databases or spreadsheets. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures, rules and regulations in regard to business processes Excellent written communications skills, including the ability to compose business correspondence, edit, and use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar Knowledge of general office procedures Skill in coordinating administrative activities by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely, organized, and accurate manner under the pressures of deadlines, interruptions, distractions and competing priorities and requirements
- Skill in coordinating administrative activities by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be takenRequired
Salary : $29 - $42
