Job Posting Title:
Administrative Associate, Annette Strauss Institute, Moody College of Communication
----
Hiring Department:
Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life
----
Position Open To:
All Applicants
----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
----
The Administrative Coordinator supports the administrative operations of the Annette Strauss Institute by coordinating office functions, assisting with financial and personnel processes, maintaining records and documentation, supporting events and programs, and providing general operational assistance. This position works closely with institute staff and university partners to ensure compliance with university procedures, maintain organized workflows, and support the successful implementation of institute initiatives.
Financial Support & Planning: Assist with the financial tasks such as reporting, reconciliation and compliance. Pull reports and collaborate with ASI staff to support project budgeting. Provide support for development and fundraising by gathering financial data and assisting with donor documentation. Be the holder of the Procard and conference card Support completion of annual budget process in coordination with Moody financial officers. Serve as the liaison with Moody College and ensure compliance with UT policy, practices, procedures and deadlines.
Human Resources: Assist with student and staff hiring, coordinating with Moody HR and ASI staff to post ads and set up interviews. Manage Workday processes including contracts, stipends, scholarships, tuition reimbursements and job changes.
Events Support events and functions in alignment with the program budget. Serve as a contact for vendors and attend events as needed by the Director and institute staff.
Grants and Contracts: Collect proposal documents and organize grant files, prepare draft forms for OSP/SPAA. Run routine expenditure reports.
Office Functions: Manage purchasing and equipment maintenance. Complete annual departmental inventory certification process. Ensure appropriate office support is available for events, projects, and basic office functions. Collaborate with the Director to identify professional development opportunities for the staff and develop effective office protocols and procedures. Participate in training and attending meetings to stay up to date on important information pertaining to all job responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned
High School Diploma with at least 5 years of clerical experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication, excellent organizational skills, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Ability to assess workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines to manage concurrent projects for multiple areas with accuracy. Ability to learn quickly and be flexible. Ability to undertake and complete tasks with minimal supervision and exhibit individual initiative in meeting the functions of the position. Experience taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of administrative experience.
Experience with basic accounting practices, including the preparation of budgets and reports. Experience with supporting grant efforts including coordinating with research offices. with pre- and post-award grant management at UT Austin. Experience with donor relations and event management.
$50,000 + depending on qualifications
Standard office environment
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
Hybrid work schedule with a combination of working remotely and on campus hours.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
----
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
----
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
----
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
----
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
----
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
----
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
