Administrative Assistant - Human Genetics

Overview

Onsite or Remote

Fixed Hybrid

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Posted Date: 01/21/2026

Salary Range
: $26.42 - 37.49 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration:
Indefinite

Job # 27443

As a member of the administrative staff, the Administrative Assistant 2 will provide general office support and support for programs and activities under the direction of the CAO, Programs & Operations Manager and potential program directors. Duties include support in daily operations. Tasks will include but are not limited to scheduling of organizational meetings and community convening events, organization of special lectures and receptions, and other special assignments, etc.

Salary Range: $26.42 - $37.49 Hourly

Required:

• 1-2 years minimum of Business operations and/or administration experience.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate advanced skills and experience in operating Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Adobe Illustrator, End Note, Etc.
• Solid and proven analytical / problem solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with University-wide and campus-wide Administrators, Deans, Department Chair, faculty and staff both orally and written.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skill.
• Ability to manage diverse workload and meet short deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Skill in working independently and dependably on assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with persons of various social, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to follow UC policies and procedures.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, when needed.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of academic and/or administrative structure of institutions of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and operate UCLA on-line systems (Bruin Buy Plus, travel systems, etc.)