University of California Irvine
Temporary Communications Specialist
University of California Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Temporary Communications Specialist
University of California Irvine (UC Irvine) was founded in 1965 and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities, UC Irvine has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for research and innovation. The campus offers 224 degree programs, serves more than 36,000 students, and is a major economic contributor to Orange County and the state.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Your Role on the Team
Assist the Director of Communications and Director of Stewardship with day‑to‑day communications, including invitation design, presentations, speaker remarks, impact reports, and donor acknowledgment materials.
Draft and edit speeches, presentations, PowerPoints, and marketing collateral that effectively tell the story of donor impact.
Coordinate planning meetings and logistics for events and stewardship activities, including vendors, catering, registration, RSVP lists, and related details.
Support administrative tasks such as reimbursements, basic data analysis, database management, and completion of required UCLC trainings.
What It Takes to be Successful Required:
1–3 years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a communications and marketing focus.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Preferred:
Experience in event planning, stewardship, advancement, or advancement operations services.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience supporting events, donor communications, and presentation development.
Basic design sensibility and comfort collaborating on marketing and visual materials.
Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$6,600.00/month (Overtime Exempt)
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct*
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E‑Verify
Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php.
Temporary Employment This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles.
The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part‑time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Please note that we recruit for this position on an on‑going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.
Parking Information All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.
Closing Statement 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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
To apply To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/139428
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To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Your Role on the Team
Assist the Director of Communications and Director of Stewardship with day‑to‑day communications, including invitation design, presentations, speaker remarks, impact reports, and donor acknowledgment materials.
Draft and edit speeches, presentations, PowerPoints, and marketing collateral that effectively tell the story of donor impact.
Coordinate planning meetings and logistics for events and stewardship activities, including vendors, catering, registration, RSVP lists, and related details.
Support administrative tasks such as reimbursements, basic data analysis, database management, and completion of required UCLC trainings.
What It Takes to be Successful Required:
1–3 years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a communications and marketing focus.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Preferred:
Experience in event planning, stewardship, advancement, or advancement operations services.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience supporting events, donor communications, and presentation development.
Basic design sensibility and comfort collaborating on marketing and visual materials.
Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$6,600.00/month (Overtime Exempt)
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct*
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E‑Verify
Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php.
Temporary Employment This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles.
The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part‑time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Please note that we recruit for this position on an on‑going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.
Parking Information All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.
Closing Statement 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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
To apply To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/139428
#J-18808-Ljbffr