Hourly - Administrative Assistant

Office of External Affairs, Communications and Advancement Services About Us For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers. The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System’s thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences. Purpose of Position Provide general administrative support with a heavy emphasis on data entry and records management. Essential Functions Data entry of sensitive information into secured databases. Assist with digitization and scanning of documents for electronic files. Assist with logistic preparation for electronic mailings. Other related administrative tasks as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with team members. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in office setting. Working Conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed. EO/AA Statement The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Tyler