Position Title
Administrative Assistant I - Student Advocacy Services (S04654P)
Department
VP for Student Affairs
Job Family
Administrative Support
Position Status
Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Job Summary
Provides varied administrative and financial support for Student Advocacy Services. Requires exercise of independent judgment, initiative, and ability to make decisions relative to office operations and university policy and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for front office coverage (walk-ins and phone), including assisting individuals, answering questions, and advising on process. Requires specialized training in Maxient software, an online records database.
- Prepares budgets and manages accounts and financial transactions in UT Share including but not limited to procurement cards, travel, processing of payments, purchase orders and reimbursements. Manage budget transfers, payment of invoices and reconciliation of accounts including special contracts working closely with Business Affairs for approvals in software purchasing and office equipment and goods and services.
- Coordinates travel, including authorizations and travel advance vouchers.
- Maintains and reports employee time usage for all department employees.
- Assist other special projects including room reservations, coordination of food, RSVPs, and other event/project logistics.
- Performs routine secretarial and clerical tasks including organization, answering phones, filing, typing, office supplies and errands
- Arranges meetings, coordinates calendars, and prepares agendas and other formal and confidential correspondence
- Preparation of spreadsheets and reports including but not limited to tracking of gift reports, financial transactions, diversity report and department newsletter.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises employees for front desk. Responsible for training on customer service, office procedures, policies, and case management.
- Serves as the primary department contact for the university’s record retention policy. Develops and ensures procedures for records are in accordance with policy. Manages a system of internal controls concerning records retention, and maintains procedures for records retention, storage, and destruction.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with one year upper level secretarial experience or high school with five years of increasingly responsible administrative, secretarial, and clerical experience with one year of supervisory experience.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.