Composition Program Assistant

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Composition Program, housed in the School of Humanities Department of English, prepares UCI students for the communication challenges of the 21st century. To that end, we offer two required first-year writing courses: in WR 50 (formerly WR 39B), students focus on critical reading and rhetorical analysis of texts across a variety of genres and media. In WR 60 (formerly WR 39C), students research current cultural, scientific, and social issues with an eye toward writing in the disciplines.Both courses consider writing in a larger communication context that includes digital literacy and speech. We also offer an array of foundational courses: WR 40 (formerly WR 39A) and WR 45 (formerly WR 37) help undergraduates develop literacy in traditional academic genres.

Under the supervision of the Composition Program Manager, Composition Director and Composition Associate Director, the incumbent contributes to the daily operations of the Composition Program. Responsibilities include: providing administrative assistance to the Composition Program Manager, Director Associate Director and Course Directors, management of the student evaluation process for approximately 600 Composition sections yearly, coordinating the Composition Summer Session Program, and providing assistance with the UCI writing requirement and courses offered in Composition to approximately 9,000 students annually.

Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively, in person, by email, and by phone, with diverse groups (faculty, staff, administrators, professionals and students) from a wide variety of ethnic, social, and educational backgrounds, to provide information, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Proven ability to calculate averages, standard deviations, and other statistics.
• Technical skills to convert large data sets into summary reports.
• Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, and procedures to: define the problem or objective; identify relevant concerns or factors; identify patterns, tendencies and relationships, formulate logical and objective conclusions; recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Proven skill in the use of a computer using Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Eudora for email, and ability to use internet software to access and search the World Wide Web.
• Demonstrated ability to write professional correspondence and analytical reports.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment in order to effectively complete assigned projects in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Skills in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred:

• Skill in utilizing EEE, UCI's web-based class management system for instructors, teaching assistants, and students.
• Working knowledge of UCI's policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of UCI's schedule of classes and catalogue.
• Working knowledge of the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement.
• 1-3 yearsPrevious work experience in an academic setting.

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $30.87- $36.24 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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

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.