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Department Purpose
The UC Davis Genome Center in the College of Biological Sciences, coordinates interdisciplinary research in the areas of genomics, metabolomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, and is involved in the training of undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Annual funding is approximately $24 million from multiple sources.
The Genome Center consists of 16 resident faculty and 28 non-resident faculty with appointments in various departments within the Colleges of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Engineering, the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, the School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine. The population of the Genome Center and Cores averages approximately 250 faculty, staff, students, professional researchers, visiting faculty, and postdoctoral scholars.
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, assist with the administration of staff and academic personnel matters within the Genome Center and five recharged-based research support service cores.
Provide support, guidance, and policy interpretation to the unit’s hiring managers on staff and academic personnel matters. Serve as unit interface to new and existing employees for general HR questions. Draft correspondence, offer letters, position descriptions, etc. Enter actions into respective campus HR portals.
Serve as Executive Assistant to Genome Center Director.
THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO BE PRIMARILY ONSITE IN THE UC DAVIS GENOME AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES FACILITY BUILDING.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$28.73/hr. – $37.36/hr.
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
Variable, 50%
Shift Hours
Variable, depending on the needs of the dept.
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
August 16th 2022
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Maneuver boxed materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
Work at a computer for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
Work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
Work within an area with constant traffic and noise from office equipment, telephone conversations, computer printers, etc.
Restricted vacation during peak periods.
Work occasional overtime to meet critical deadlines.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management to interpret and apply staff and academic personnel policies and procedures.
Analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills to RESEARCH, evaluate and extract information needed to clarify, respond to inquiries, and requests.
Organizational and problem-solving skills to manage problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendation to others, and meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate in person and on the telephone; to handle sensitive or difficult situations diplomatically; and to interact with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
Willingness to learn new skills and functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :
Knowledge of Schools, Colleges and University administrative offices, administrative staff contacts, and policies and procedures.
Familiarity and knowledge of bargaining units, both academic and staff related.
Knowledge of UC Davis HR portals such as AggieService, MyInfoVault, RECRUIT, TRS, and UC PATH.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.