Faculty Assistant

About UC Irvine

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 is 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.

UCI Law celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2018 and is now in its second decade as a larger, stronger, and more dynamic academic institution than its founders could have imagined. It provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, prioritizes public service, and is committed to diversity within the legal profession. UCI Law students have completed more than 125,000 hours of pro bono work in the past decade, and forty‑six percent of its graduates are students of color.

The community at UCI Law includes extraordinary students, world‑renowned faculty, dedicated staff, engaged alumni, and enthusiastic supporters.

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
• Event coordination

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 position requires a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, independence, good judgment, flexibility, and the ability to adjust to changing priorities while working well under pressure. Performance requires independent critical thinking, 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.

Faculty Support Team members 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.

In addition to the salary range listed below, UCI offers a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI rewarding, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $29.40- $32.22 (Hourly).

• 2 to 4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in a similar environment

• Occasional schedule and shift assignments (i.e., weekends, evening shifts) may be adjusted to ensure adequate staffing and coverage to meet operational requirements and necessities in an efficient and orderly manner. Such changes will be made in compliance with Article 10 of the current Teamsters Local 2010 contract.

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…