Payroll & Personnel Assistant
Student Enrollment & Success
Summary of Job Details
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for Budget and Administration for Enrollment Services, supports the departments in the Enrollment Services Cluster (Office of Admissions, Campus Sustainability Program, Career Services, Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, SA Grants & Development, Early Academic Outreach Program, and Veterans & Military Services) in the areas of administration, personnel and payroll support. The Personnel/Payroll Assistant is primarily responsible for all personnel support and payroll processing and duties in the Enrollment Services Administrative cluster in order to provide sufficient backup to each position as assignments and workloads may vary. The functions of this position require a comprehensive knowledge of UC policies and procedures, strong organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills working in team situations, ability to pay attention to detail and an ability to work within a multicultural environment. Must be able to work with a significant degree of independence and initiative while maintaining appropriate levels of consultation with Directors and Managers as well as with campus and systemwide personnel. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, ability to analyze situations and/or information quickly, exercise sound judgment, and to work under the pressure of deadlines and a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Required Qualifications
HS diploma or equivalent experience
Must possess strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize work, perform and track a variety of tasks simultaneously, work under the pressure of deadlines, be resourceful and work independently.
Ability to exercise professional judgment, and creatively solve problems within policy.
Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
Special Conditions of Employment
Hybrid Schedule can be requested upon completion of probationary period.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 1/7/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75054