Job Details

Communications and Special Events Assistant

Position Number: 40795015

Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3

Job Code: 004722

Job Open Date: 10/13/25

Application Review Begins: 10/28/25

Department: COMS (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union: CX Clerical/Admin

Employee Class: Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: $29.35 - $32.91/hr (budget range); full range $29.35 - $42.06/hr

Work Location: 2104 Harold Frank Hall

Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8 am 5 pm

Benefits: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: In person

Special Instructions: Please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Brief Summary Of Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Academic Personnel and Operations Coordinator, the Communications and Special Events Assistant provides administrative support to the Department Chair and Business Officer. Helps develop the Computer Science department's outreach and communication. Assists in planning and implementing departmental conferences, colloquia and special events including the annual CS Summit and the weekly Theory seminar series. Maintains the department website and social media presence.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years clerical experience
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, time management
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style and punctuation
• Strong written copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and the broader public, while ensuring adherence to the location's message

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media posting
• Knowledge of UC travel and entertainment policies
• Knowledge of Drupal
• Familiarity with Concur

Special Conditions Of Employment

• Position is funded through November 30, 2026 pending further funding
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.