Administrative Associate

Job Posting Title: Administrative Associate ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Dell Medical School is seeking an Administrative Associate. This position has an end date of 8/31/2027, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals. Purpose The Administrative Associate plays a vital role in supporting the operational and administrative functions of departments across the healthcare system. The role is responsible for managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, maintaining records, and facilitating internal communications. It serves as a key liaison between departments and external contacts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position typically reports to a department manager or supervisor and works closely with clinical leaders, physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrative teams. This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, with a focus on providing administrative and operational support for statewide mental health initiatives, including coordinating program activities, maintaining program records, monitoring deliverables, and supporting operational workflows across multiple programs. This requires initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address operational needs, streamline workflows, anticipate challenges, and implement effective solutions while functioning with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Additionally, this position is expected to be onsite all five days of the week and is required to provide front desk coverage. Responsibilities Provides Administrative Support Acts as the primary point of contact for front desk coverage and independently manages the reservation and scheduling of office spaces (PODs) and conference rooms. Manages calendars and schedules meetings for department leaders and other staff. Coordinates receipt and distribution of deliveries and shipments and communicates arrivals to appropriate recipients. Maintains organized filing systems, records, and documentation. Manages office and work spaces, technology, equipment, and operational inventory, including ordering, tracking, replenishment, storage, and asset documentation. Performs routine checks of office spaces, technology, equipment, and peripherals and reports maintenance or service issues. Coordinates Departmental Operations Assists Program Manager with onboarding and orientation of new staff members. Supports departmental projects and process improvement initiatives. Tracks and processes invoices, reimbursements, Payment requests and assists with procurement processes, tracks purcahse orders to support timey payment and renewal of subscriptions. Maintains departmental databases and inventory logs. Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures. Facilitates Communication Assists with contract administration activities, vendor communications, routing approvals, tracking deliverables, maintaining contract documentation, and coordinating with internal business and procurement teams. Coordinates logistics for meetings, trainings, and events. Responds to routine inquiries and information requests. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and protected information. Supports Data and Document Management Assists with inventory data entry, validation, and quality assurance. Prepares organizational charts, graphs, and visual summaries Maintains version control of documents and templates. Archives records in accordance with retention policies. Assists with Scheduling and Travel Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares travel authorizations, submits reimbursement documentation, tracks expenses, and ensures compliance with university and program policies. Coordinates logistics for meetings, trainings, events, conferences, and other program activities, including room reservations, space scheduling, attendance tracking, and confirmation of on-site and off-site arrangements. Manages calendars and schedules appointments, meetings, conference calls, and other activities for department and program leaders and staff. Coordinates office, work spaces and meeting room reservations and supports operational readiness of shared office and work spaces. Participates in Continuous Improvement Identifies opportunities to streamline administrative processes. Participates in team huddles, feedback sessions, and improvement projects. Assists with implementation of new tools, systems, or workflows. Provides input on administrative procedures and best practices. Recommends improvements related to workspace utilization, inventory management, and operational efficiency. Other duties as identified by department KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Time Management Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time to meet deadlines and departmental needs. Prioritizes urgent tasks and adjusts schedules accordingly. Avoids distractions and maintains focus during high-volume periods. Plans ahead for recurring responsibilities and deadlines. Successfully manages multiple competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness. Organizing Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail when managing schedules, inventory records, invoices, payment requests, subscriptions, and operational documentation. Maintains structured systems for managing information, tasks, resources, inventory, and equipment. Keeps digital and physical files well-organized and accessible. Coordinates logistics for meetings and events efficiently. Tracks multiple projects, scheduling, shipments, inventory items, and deadlines simultaneously. Maintains accurate records of supplies, subscriptions, equipment, and technology assets. Written Communications Provides timely updates and maintains effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and staff regarding project status, status of operational activities, and emerging issues. Drafts concise and accurate emails, memos, and reports. Tailors written communication to different audiences. Proofreads documents for clarity, spelling, grammar, and formatting. Customer Focus Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Responds promptly and courteously to inquiries. Anticipates the needs of team members and leaders. Maintains a helpful and professional demeanor. Dealing with Ambiguity Adapts to changing priorities and unclear situations with flexibility. Adjusts to new processes or leadership directions. Seeks clarification when needed and remains solution-focused. Maintains composure during periods of uncertainty. Interpersonal Savvy Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with diverse individuals. Collaborates well with clinical and administrative colleagues. Maintains professionalism in all interactions. Resolves conflicts diplomatically and constructively. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a High School Diploma/GED in High School Diploma - General with at least 4 year(s) of experience in administrative or clerical experience in healthcare, academic, or business setting. Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. with at least 5 year(s) of experience in administrative experience in a healthcare environment LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: None. PREFERRED: * Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) * Completion of HIPAA training or certification. Salary Range $41,212+ depending on qualifications WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT * Standard office equipment and environment * Repetitive use of a keyboard Required Materials 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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: 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.