Office Administrator

Office Administrator

9/1/2026

Department Summary

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing progressive law enforcement services to a culturally diverse urban campus and its surrounding community. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for teaching, research and public service. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach for insuring a safe campus.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Business and Finance Manager, the Office Administrator provides administrative and business office support for the UCLA Police Department. The position serves as the department's primary administrative support for personnel and human resources transactions, personnel records, employee travel coordination and reimbursement processing, parking administration, office supplies, and general office operations. The Office Administrator maintains departmental records, coordinates administrative processes, and serves as a resource to department personnel regarding assigned administrative functions. The position also provides backup support for financial and procurement transactions and other business office functions to ensure continuity of departmental operations.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

Demonstrated organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation, organize work, and follow established administrative processes and procedures. (Required)

Ability to learn and apply human resources and personnel procedures, including personnel transactions, recruitment support, onboarding and offboarding, and personnel records administration. (Required)

Ability to accurately prepare, process, track, and maintain administrative transactions and documentation in accordance with established procedures and deadlines. (Required)

Ability to learn and apply travel and business expense procedures, including travel arrangements, reimbursement processing, documentation requirements, and applicable policies and procedures. (Required)

Ability to review documents and transactions for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and take appropriate follow-up action. (Required)

Proficiency with common office software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, sufficient to prepare correspondence, maintain records, organize information, communicate, and perform routine administrative functions. (Required)

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive personnel, financial, and operational information with discretion and appropriate judgment. (Required)

Ability to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and adapt to changing operational needs and frequent interruptions. (Required)

Ability to research information, identify routine administrative problems, follow established procedures, and recognize when matters should be referred for additional review. (Required)

Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare professional correspondence and documentation, respond to inquiries, explain established procedures, and communicate effectively with department personnel, campus partners, vendors, and other contacts. (Required)

Ability to work independently within established guidelines, follow assignments through completion, and work collaboratively as part of an administrative and business office team. (Required)

Ability to learn and effectively use University administrative systems and applications, including UCPath, JDXpert, iCIMS, Concur, BruinBuy Plus, DocuSign, and other systems used for personnel, travel, financial, procurement, and administrative transactions. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Live Scan ground Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as agreed upon by supervisor

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Complete Position Description

Campus Requisition #:

11239

UC Payroll Title:

BLANK AST 3

Department:

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Appointment Type:

2 - Staff: Career

Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale:

$30.36/hr

*Full Salary Range:

USD $30.36/Hr. - USD $43.49/Hr.

Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:

Flexible-To Be Determined

Department Location:

601 Westwood Plaza Police Department

Full or Part Time:

Full Time