Administrative Assistant

Job Posting Title:

Administrative Assistant

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 12, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

• Free Capital Metro bus rides

• Retirement contributions  

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Career growth & professional development

 

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

The Administrative Assistant within Residence Hall Operations in University Housing and Dining (UHD) is responsible for providing administrative support to the residence halls, students, and professional staff. This position is primarily student/customer-facing involving engagement and interaction with students, parents, guests, and university employees, in addition to serving as an administrative liaison to internal Facilities and Maintenance. Additional responsibilities include managing a front desk of a residence hall complex, participation in departmental committee operations, opening and closing of a residential complex, customer service, and may include additional tasks set by the Assistant Director for Residence Life or a Complex Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection, training, and scheduling of Desk Assistants within a residential area of campus. Provide oversight for Desk Assistants within a residential area of campus, including, but not limited to, monitoring quality of desk operations, approving time records and adjusting staff assignments to meet the daily operational needs of the desks. Assist Complex Coordinators and other professional staff members with the successful management of the residence halls.

• Perform administrative functions at 24-hour front desks, including printing, filing, copying, supply maintenance, equipment management, and processing mail deliveries and distribution. Perform key control and oversee key audits at 24-hour front desks twice a week or as assigned. Manage and assess equipment inventory at 24-hour front desks within a residential area of campus and make recommendations for new equipment or removal of outdated equipment. Manage resource room spaces for all residence halls. All inventories occur in person but are tracked digitally.

• Provide customer service to students, parents, and other guests in the residence hall for 24-hour desks within a residential area of campus. Assigned desks within residential areas may vary based on business needs. Assist with resident check-in and check-out for long session and summer session. Promote a positive image of the residence halls, ensure a neat, professional, and welcoming appearance at the desks and lobbies of the residence halls within a residential area of campus.  

• Respond to all incidents and security issues by following emergency procedure protocols. Monitor hall access systems, including, but not limited to, assisting with door access system tickets, troubleshooting and card access issues, and reporting on security camera system activity.

• Other duties as assigned, including but are not limited to, giving residence hall tours, substituting at the area office desk, and representing residence life on committees and task force initiatives. Input data and other information into a computer. 

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• At least 3 years of clerical experience with at least 1 year of experience at the Senior Office Assistant level.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience at the Administrative Assistant level.

• Experience working in a university setting.

• Experience with housing management software, specifically StarRez.

• Proficient using Microsoft Office.

• Experience in training staff.