Outreach and Administrative Assistant

NOT VALD FOR HIRE

The Critical Gender Studies Program is looking for an OUTREACH & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to be a key member of the unit. This position provides an opportunity to develop professional administrative skills and gain valuable experience in an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT business environment.

OUTREACH & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:

• Participate in and promote activities and events that promote the Critical Gender Studies (CGS) Program to the community and prospective students.
• Assist with the development and coordination of a culturally relevant outreach program to promote student recruitment to the program.
• Provide administrative assistance and support to the CGS Program.
• Update web content for CGS and maintain social media.
• Develop promotional materials (i.e., flyers) CGS activities and events and assist with promoting these events.
• Assist with planning and coordinating events, including purchasing supplies and catering orders. 
• Assist with special projects.

Graphic design experience and familiarity with social media platforms and Google suite a plus.

Student may also be assigned special projects to complete independently, with minimal supervision. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and clear and concise communication skills with the ability to perform all duties in a professional manner.
• Candidate must also be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and needs.
• Candidate must be PC literate and well versed in standard office programs such as Word and Excel
• Candidate must be able to use Google Forms, Documents, and Spreadsheets and have familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
• Experience using Adobe programs, Photoshop or other editors such as Dreamweaver.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, and social activities
• General office experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Must be punctual, reliable, positive, energetic, and have good customer service skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to research, gather and organize information to produce concise reports using databases, excel and/or Google sheets. 
• Ability to independently initiate and track routine projects to completion.
• Ability to commit to a weekly schedule

**Must pay UCSD Student Services fees each quarter working (must have paid WI’26 student services fees)**

POSITION(S) OPEN: 1

Hours:

10-12 hrs/week

Salary:

$18.00/hour

Preferred start date:

03/30/2026 (as soon as possible)

Location: Hybrid (combination of in-person at Social Sciences Building and remote work depending on assignment)

NOTICES:

If you have relatives employed at UCSD, you must include the name, relationship and department where employed in your resume or cover letter. This information is used only for the purpose of complying with the University’s nepotism policy.

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