Faculty Assistant

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Faculty Support Manager, the Faculty Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to School of Law faculty for teaching and research. The Faculty Assistant provides administrative assistance to multiple law professors and assumes a broad range of administrative responsibilities which include: direct support to law faculty, course management, word processing, research, financial administration, unit operations, and event coordination. As part of the Faculty Support Team, the Faculty Assistant works both independently and in collaboration with other team members to execute tasks in an intense and fast-paced work environment.

The Faculty Assistant must consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, independence, good judgment, flexibility in performing a wide variety of duties, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities while working well under pressure. Performance at this level requires independent critical thinking and problem solving, strong verbal and written communication skills, creativity, knowledge of office environment and technology, and a commitment to seeing tasks and projects through to completion.

The Faculty Assistant is expected to provide a high level of support service to faculty, staff, and students, and the University at large. Members of the Faculty Support Team are expected to conduct research and provide analyses and solutions for administrative and operational problems and apply extensive knowledge of School of Law and University administrative policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in a similar environment
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

• Direct support to law faculty
• Course management
• Word processing
• Research
• Financial administration
• Unit operations
• Event coordination
• Conduct research and provide analyses and solutions for administrative and operational problems
• Apply extensive knowledge of School of Law and University administrative policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed