FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Administrative Assistant I

Position Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend work for special events.

The Administrative Assistant I provides general administrative support to a business or academic unit under general supervision. Performs various routine administrative duties daily. Requires a broad understanding of organizational operations and procedures and may handle confidential and sensitive material.

Addresses and resolves routine problems within the business or academic unit, applying internal and external policies and procedures during the resolution of problems.

Serves as a liaison between the business or academic unit and internal and external clients.

Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares expense vouchers and expense reimbursements.

May perform one or more of the following: reconcile departmental financial accounts; review and approve financial transactions including vouchers, deposits, transfer of funds, and reconciliation of the Procard account.

May perform one or more of the following: act as a timekeeper, maintain employee records, track annual appointments for the business or academic unit, etc.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience providing secretarial or administrative support or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, General Studies, or Business.

Experience processing basic financial transactions.

Experience with PeopleSoft.

Experience with University of Texas at Arlington policies and procedures.

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Ability to draft, read and comprehend a variety of correspondence.

Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Skilled in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational, financial, and statistical data.

Ability to understand, interpret and communicate policies, procedures, and protocols.

May be required to drive a 15‑passenger van.

The work environment is a center of student activity for the campus, involving fast pace, frequent interruptions, and daily contact with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. The University of Texas at Arlington will conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington 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 veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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