Development Assistant

Company: University of California - Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

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 .UC Irvine Law is the culmination of several generations of revolutionary dreamers-those not satisfied with the status quo who wanted to redefine, reimagine, and reinvent legal education. At UC Irvine Law, we are driven to improve our local, national and global communities by grappling with important issues as scholars, as practitioners and as teachers who are preparing the next generation of leaders. The collaborative and interdisciplinary community at UC Irvine Law includes extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, dedicated staff, engaged alumni and enthusiastic supporters. The Law School's Development and External Relations office is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of the school's relationship with donors, alumni and other supporters. In events-related work, we prioritize collaboration and successful engagement outcomes for the benefit of students, faculty and the broader UC Irvine Law community.
Your Role on the Team

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development, the Development Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative duties in support of UC Irvine Law initiatives with a portfolio that includes general office management, financial administration and gift processing. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, attention to detail and an ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. In addition, they will consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, independence, good judgement and problem solving.
What It Takes to be Successful

Total CompensationIn 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 and .The expected pay range for this recruitment is $28.49- $31.22 (Hourly).Required:

• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as an extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve defined goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multitask and time management skills.
• Easily manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to learn financial processing system and remain up-to-date on all policies and procedures.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams).
• Drivers License
• 1-3 years office administrative experience.Preferred:
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other donor CRM platforms.
  • Working knowledge of UC Irvine policies, procedures and systems including Kuali Financial System (KFS).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:
    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
      • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
      • E-Verify
      • Pre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:. 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

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