Administrative Assistant II
Stockton, CA 
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Position Information

Job Title Administrative Assistant II
Union Level
Department Department of Psychology
Campus Stockton
Posting Number 201303634P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours, overtime may be necessary based on business needs.
Position End Date
Open Date 04/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose
Under general supervision provides administrative support to fulfill objectives of a large department, unit, or school and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned unit.

For positions supporting academic units, additional responsibilities may be assigned specific to serving and supporting faculty and students.

The essential functions listed below are intended to identify those generally assigned, the position may perform many but not all, in addition, other responsibilities may be assigned that are unit specific and based on business need.
Essential Functions
  • Performs administrative duties for a unit, school or department using working knowledge of the unit's policies, procedures and practices.
  • Composes and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, technical papers, presentations and e-mail using standard software applications and in a form consistent with standard business practice.
  • Schedules and/or arranges meetings, travel, lodging for unit personnel or visitors. Ensures reimbursements are made when appropriate.
  • Provides budget and accounting support: Processes accounts payable and/or reimbursement requests in timely manner; Reconciles and processes Pro-Card activity and statements; Runs monthly budget reports from internal system, reviews with supervisor and processes any changes or adjustments requested.
  • Monitors office equipment, facilities and duplicating services ensuring all are operational and have no need of repair. Orders unit's supplies, repair of equipment and facilities when needed or requested.
  • Responds to unit personnel on general inquiries and provides information to those the unit serves.
  • Provides oversight and direction to student employees: Creates and monitors schedules; Assigns and reviews work; Reviews and submits time sheets.
  • Maintains a variety of department records both electronically and manually including but not limited to class enrollments, student records and areas of compliance.
  • Coordinates unit's calendar of events and ensures unit personnel are updated with current University information.
  • Organizes and/or assists with the coordination of unit events as assigned to include but not limited to: Arranges for facilities and equipment set-up as well as technical support; Requests for payment to vendors/accounts; Manages event expenses; Purchases supplies/materials needed for events; Serves as primary department contact and coordinator to campus departments/units as necessary; Arranges for guest or presenters to ensure their needs are met.
  • Serve as key custodian for the rooms in the Psychology and Communication building.
  • Class scheduling: Perform Banner input of course schedules including all revisions, additions, and/or changes to schedule. Provides recommendation on classroom assignments due to instructional needs or class size.
  • Monitors enrollment and advises chair of issues as they arise.
  • Inputs thesis information for graduate students into Banner.
  • Schedules electronic course evaluations.
  • During summer months, is responsible for facilitating building maintenance for the Psychology and Communication departments.
  • Provides assistance to students by referring students to faculty for appropriate counsel or recommending other resources if necessary.
  • Ordering office supplies, classroom equipment and other supplies associated with course offerings.
  • Assisting in faculty searches, scheduling and arranging travel, coordinating employment and/or offer materials.
  • Assists faculty members with various committee responsibilities.
  • Trains part-time office clerk.
  • Serves as a Building Leader for the Psychology and Communication building.
  • Prepares and processes Electronic Personnel Action forms (EPAFs) for staff, faculty, and graduate students.
  • Manages equipment for capital assets in the department.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • One and a half years (1.5) of post high school education with a minimum of 18 units of completed coursework.
  • Two (2) years of administrative experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer office software including word-processing, spreadsheet applications and mail merge functions. PowerPoint or similar programs highly desired.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, departments, and others.
  • Excellent phone & customer service skills, office organization, event/meeting scheduling and records management skills.
  • Familiarity with basic budget and bookkeeping procedures.
  • Web content management desired.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours, overtime may be necessary based on business needs.
Hiring Range $17.40 - $21.30 Per Hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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