Graduate Programs Assistant

Salary: $34,392 - $48,744
Title: MBA Program Assistant
Category: Administrative
Department: School of Business Administrat
Date Posted: 12/07/2012
Final Filing Date: 12/20/2012
Schedule:
10AM - 7PM
Position Information:
To provide general office and administrative support for the Graduate Program office. Provide support and assistance with all activities related to student recruitment, admission, academic advisement, retention, scholarship allocation and graduation of Graduate Students.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum two years' experience in an academic environment

Experience in marketing and outreach in student affairs or career services

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Composition skills including the correct usage of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Must be accurate with meticulous attention to detail

Skill and proficiency using Microsoft Office software and the internet

Skill in working effectively under time and workload pressures while handling multiple tasks with conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.

Ability to take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities and anticipating the needs of the Graduate Program Office staff

Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and sound judgment

Customer service oriented and strive to provide excellent service to prospective, admitted and enrolled students

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and demanding time schedules in a pleasant and professional manner

Preferred Qualifications:
UCR SIS+ and Grad SIS systems

Knowledge of UC graduate student admissions and recruitment policies

Additional Information:
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #4 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2011). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

UCR is ranked 41st among top public universities (US News and World Report 2011) and is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to workforce diversity.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview [5]