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Job Description EXEC AST 3 Working Title Executive Analyst & Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Engagement
Job Code 007384 Grade 20
Department Name Alumni Engagement Dept - D01187 Department Head Jorge Ancona
Supervisor Jorge Ancona Effective Date 11/06/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
004263 ADMIN OFCR 2 CX 1.0

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
For a senior manager (i.e. direct report to a direct report to the President, Chancellor or Health System CEO), ensures 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 Analyst & Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Engagement (EA) provides administrative, financial, and programmatic support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and the Assistant Executive Director (AED) in the Office of Alumni Engagement. Duties include supporting the AVC with calendaring, briefings and meetings. 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 Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable 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 provides programmatic support to the staff as needed. Works some evenings and weekends. Assists with university-wide events such as the Alumni Awards of Distinction, Homecoming, Highlander Day of Service, and Commencement.

Education & Experience Requirements

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

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

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.
  • Provide executive support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Engagement 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).
30
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 the 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. Reconcile monthly financial transaction details to university ledgers. Follow up on returned checks, credit card transactions, and refunds. Maintain appropriate working relationships with UA Administrative Services, 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 the department for procurement of services. Inventory, organize, maintain and order adequate levels of office supplies.
25
Participates in the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems for managing information, projects and communications to ensure accurate and timely responses.
  • 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. to include planning the UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors annual retreat and meetings. Prepare meeting materials, update rosters, and transcribe accurate meeting minutes at the quarterly meetings.
15
Implements related business processes.
  • Using the donor management database, enter contact reports, update and extract board member and donor profiles, and request reports. Update University Advancement database. Train and supervise the Alumni Services Coordinator and serve as backup to the Alumni Programs Coordinator.
15
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.
  • 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.
5
Manage all administrative aspects of the donor recognition thank you letters and acknowledgments. Resolve payment discrepancies with constituents. Respond to customer service requests including, but not limited to: membership card replacement, proof of membership, and as needed serve as the point of contact for membership questions.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Strong skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, alumni/donors, students and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing. Required
Strong service orientation. Required
Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality. 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
Familiarity with the organization's processes, protocols and procedures. Required
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Required
Solid analytical/problem-solving skills. Required
Intermediate proficiency in MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Prior experience with database applications. Required
Experience working in a fast-paced, educational and/or nonprofit environment Required
Knowledge of UCR financial systems (Concur, Oracle Financials) Required
Knowledge of UC and UCR 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. Required
Knowledge of and experience with Raiser's Edge constituent database Required
Advising and counseling skills. Preferred
Knowledge of federal regulations such as FERPA. Preferred
Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Preferred
Experience providing support to high-level alumni volunteers. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Valid Drivers License Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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