Administrative Associate for the Dean's Office, School of Law

Job Posting Title: Administrative Associate for the Dean's Office, School of Law Hiring Department: School of Law 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

Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas School of Lawstrives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: Purpose Provide high-level administrative support to the School of Law's Dean's office, including the dean and executive staff. Responsibilities Act as initial contact person in the Dean's Office by opening and closing the office suite each day, greeting guests, answering questions, and directing incoming calls, messages, and emails. Manage pick-up, delivery, routing, and logging of incoming and outgoing mail for the dean and dean's office staff. Manage office inventory and ordering of supplies. Prepare correspondence and other documents, scan or photocopy materials, assist with filing of materials and maintaining file system (both physical and electronic). Maintain compliance with University records retention policy. Assist with parking validation and quiet room usage. Report building maintenance and security issues to facilities team. Assist with VIP guests of the dean's office. Process travel expenses and reimbursements as needed. Serve as backup to the Executive Assistant to the Dean. Assist with the dean's schedule by identifying, prioritizing, and directing actions necessary to optimize the dean's time and act on time-sensitive needs. Schedule appointments, events, and meetings. Assist with and executive meeting and event planning as assigned by the dean, executive assistant to the dean, and other dean's office executives. Choose dates, send calendar invitations and reminders, and coordinate logistics (venue, catering, etc.). Direct workflow by prioritizing upcoming projects and planning ahead to meet deadlines. Contribute to or manage special projects as needed by the dean and dean's office staff. Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED with at least five years of clerical experience or a bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of experience. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in completing work. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external constituents. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. Demonstrated promptness, professionalism, and dependability. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree with two or more years of progressively responsible administrative or office support experience. Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, or calendars for multiple stakeholders. Experience processing financial transactions, reimbursements, or purchasing. Experience working in higher education. Salary $50,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Standard office environment Repetitive use of a keyboard or computer This position is designated as an on-campus position and requires regular, in-person attendance at The University of Texas at Austin. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest 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: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology