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Job Description EXEC AST 3 Working Title Executive Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
Job Code 007384 Grade 20
Department Name Alumni & Constituent Rel. - D01187 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 03/21/2016
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Provides support to a direct report of the senior leadership ; ensures front administrative processes and office operations run smoothly in the executive's office. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope
The Executive Assistant/Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, financial and programmatic support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and the Assistant Executive Director (AED) in the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations. Duties include supporting the AVC with calendaring, briefings and meetings. Under the general supervision of the AED, provides administrative and financial support including board meeting coordination and preparation, taking minutes, and assisting with day-to-day office operations. Accounting duties include paying invoices, obtaining purchase orders, processing recharges, tracking expenses, reconciling ledgers, resolving A/P and A/R discrepancies, fiscal year-end closing, maintaining an organized accounting/filing system and communicating policy to staff. Serves as a resource to visitors, volunteers and alumni and assists with establishing, fulfilling and maintaining benefits for UCR Alumni Association members.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Bachelor's degree Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Oversees and ensures the daily administrative operations run smoothly for the executive's office.
25
Participates in the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems for managing information, projects and communications to ensure accurate and timely responses.
5
Implements related business processes.
5
Functions as the gatekeeper, understanding the requirements of the executive, in order to prioritize issues according to urgency and to allocate time for scheduled events, travel and meetings.
5
Handles the details of a variety of matters on behalf of the executive.
5
Researches, compiles and summarizes issues, policies and topics; provides background information, talking points and briefing materials for the executive.
5
Financial Analysis/Reporting/Reconciliation/Purchasing - Analyze data, forecast expenditures, develop and justify budgets. Advise coworkers and management regarding issues related to division-wide administrative processes and communicate policy to staff. Initiate, code and process daily cash/check/credit card deposits and transport to bank. Reconcile monthly credit card/daily deposits to bank statements and SAGE accounting system. Responsible for procurement process from the initial departmental request to ensuring vendors are paid accurately and auditable records are maintained. Process travel/entertainment reimbursements for employees and departmental vendor invoices ensuring adherence to policy and procedures. Exercise independent judgment and work with employees seeking reimbursements to ensure adherence to university policy. Maintain an organized accounting/filing system to ensure all payments are submitted in a timely manner and processed As needed, reconcile monthly financial transaction details to university ledgers. Follow up on returned checks, credit card transactions, and refunds. Maintain appropriate working relationships with UA Finance & Administration, accounting, and other campus service units (telecommunications, parking, IT, facilities management, and printing) to facilitate efficient handling of Alumni administrative activities and serve as a resource to department for procurement of services. Inventory, organize, maintain and order adequate levels of office supplies.
15
Provide executive support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni & Constituent Relations including maintaining a complex calendar of appointments, conferences, and travel, coordinating all details. Make informed and necessary decisions for the coordination of meetings, conferences, retreats and events that involve the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, faculty, board members, visitors, guests, associates and constituents.Provide administrative support to the Assistant Executive Director (AED) as needed. Process acknowledgement letters to donors. Compose correspondence and reports. Assist in the production of meetings and events, including but not limited to room reservations, catering services, audio-visual requirements, set-up, collection of agenda items, note taking, follow-up, etc. Update University Advancement database. Train and serve as backup to the Alumni Services Coordinator.Assist in coordinating the planning and execution of the UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings, and coordinate the annual board retreat, including but not limited to meeting logistics, preparing meeting materials, updating rosters, and transcribing accurate meeting minutes at the quarterly meetings. In collaboration with the AED, including scouting locations, managing logistics, reservations and serving as liaison to venue. Using the donor management database, enter contact reports, update and extract board member and donor profiles, and request reports. Serve as liaison to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Chancellor's office, and other appropriate executives as needed. Work closely with departmental counterparts and key administrative staff in Advancement to maintain effective communications and interpersonal relations. Accomplish special projects as assigned.
20
Membership Program Duties- Assist the Membership Manager in establishing, fulfilling, and maintaining benefits for UCR Alumni Association members. Manage all administrative aspects of the membership processing, acknowledgements and billing. Input membership payments in the University Advancement database. Resolve membership payment discrepancies with constituents. Respond to membership customer service requests including, but not limited to: membership card replacement, proof of membership receipts, membership renewal needs or current campaigns. As needed serves as point of contact for membership questions.
15

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Familiarity with the organization's processes, protocols and procedures. Preferred
Knowledge of federal regulations such as FERPA. Preferred
Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Required
Analytical/problem-solving skills. Required
Political acumen and sensitivities to the differing perspectives and political circumstances within all levels of the organization as well as the Office of the President and external constituencies. Required
Strong service orientation. Required
Strong skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, alumni/donors, students and external constituencies; both verbally and in writing. Required
Strong skills in analyses and complex problem-solving. Required
Advising and counseling skills. Preferred
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Required
Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Required
Experience working in a fast paced, educational and/or nonprofit environment Preferred
Knowledge of UCR and UC administrative policies and procedures, particularly financial and purchasing and ability to make informed recommendations. Experience with processing routine financial accounting transactions with an online financial system. Preferred
Knowledge of EBuy, Itravel, Connexus, UCRFS. Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with Raiser's Edge constituent database. Preferred
Intermediate proficiency in MS suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Prior experience with database applications. Required
Skill in performing basic bookkeeping/accounting transactions. Required
Five (5) years of closely related experience Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
  • As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete one or more pre-employment assessments.

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used

Physical Requirements

Mental Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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