Administrative Specialist

Administrative SpecialistUnder the general supervision of the Chief of Staff & Administrative Manager, the Administrative Specialist provides administrative support in areas that are essential to the operations of the Police Department: purchasing, facilities, payroll/personnel, and fiscal, and provides general administrative assistance to departmental staff. The Administrative Specialist serves as the liaison with various campus departments, other units on campus, other campuses, and outside agencies regarding purchasing, facilities, payroll/personnel, fiscal, and administrative support. The incumbent is expected to independently initiate work, resolve problems, implement solutions, and keep the Chief of Staff & Administrative Manager apprised of changes or problems.

This is a professional staff (non-sworn) position in the UC Santa Cruz Police Department.A high level of awareness, diplomacy, and sensitivity is critical for this position. The ability to positively interact with Police Department employees, University officials, staff, faculty, students, community members, visitors, and professionals from other government agencies is required of incumbents to develop, maintain, and successfully perform in this customer service position. This position plays a critical function in the criminal justice system, and is a very critical position within the UC Santa Cruz Police Department.

The position is considered an essential worker under the government code.Budgeted Salary: $33.79/hourBenefits Level Eligibility: Full benefitsSchedule Information: Full-time, FixedPercentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per WeekDays of the Week: Mon-Fri, and additional days/hours as needed for critical events and emergencies.Shift Includes: DayEmployee Classification: Career appointmentJob End Date: NoneWork Location: UC Santa Cruz Main CampusUnion Representation: CX, Clerical UnitJob Code Classification: ADMIN OFCR 2 CX )Travel: Up to 25% of the time